Street dogs in Cuttack have been forced to adopt the ‘one child policy’ after a rapid surge in population across the city.

A recent survey confirmed that dogs number between 75-80 million in Cuttack. That’s at least 5 dogs languishing in front of each household in the city. With so many mouths to feed and so few stale Rotis to go by, the Odia Canine Association (OCA), in what was a historic ruling, decided to adopt the ‘one child policy’ to control its rapidly rising population.

Odisha Gazette interviewed some of the senior members of the canine community to discuss this landmark decision.

“We were forced to adopt this policy if I’m being completely honest,” said Kalia, an 11-year-old veteran from Kathagada Sahi. “To paraphrase the late great Stephen Hawking, our population and our use of the finite resources on Earth are growing exponentially, along with our technical propensity to transmute the environment for better or worse.

“The blame partly lies with Maneka Gandhi. The bitch won’t let us die.”

Maneka Gandhi, the Union Cabinet Minister for Women and Child Development, is a noted dog lover who has campaigned extensively against animal cruelty.

Although dogs in India are largely a lovable bunch, there are many rabid, disease ridden canines roaming the streets as well. IIT Kanpur recently removed strays from its campus fearing another ‘dog-bite’ incident. Gandhi immediately took the case to the HRD ministry and demanded strong action against the university officials.

“It’s shit like this that grinds my gears,” added Bilu, a 9-year-old stray from Jhanjir Mangala. “If it was up to her, she would let all of us just roam around on the streets, on campuses, etc. regardless of how disease ridden some of us are.”

The OCA have confirmed that another meeting could be scheduled for later this year at the Baliyatra grounds to determine their right to suicide or ‘euthanasia’ for you fancy folk out there. The general public of the city if Cuttack have been cooperating with senior dog officials to set up this proposed meeting.

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