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Kathmandu. Following the Supreme Court's order recognizing elephants as sentient beings rather than tools for entertainment and tourism, animal rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has demanded the closure of games at the Chitwan Elephant Festival.PETA has demanded that the organizers stop using elephants in games at the festival and has urged sponsors to withdraw from the festival.PETA has stated in a press release that some sponsors who have previously supported the festival have withdrawn their support.PETA has stated that it has long been raising its voice about the treatment and abuse of captive elephants in...