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Saee Manakant
Saee Manakant is an Indian animal rights activist and co-organizer of Pune Animal Liberation, known for leading protests, disruptive chalk activism, and unapologetically calling out speciesism. She openly discusses her struggles with mental health and addiction, blending dark humor with radical philosophy. Her activism focuses on dismantling human supremacy and promoting total liberation.
Early Life and Education
Manakant completed her schooling at Janna Prabodhini and later earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Asian International University. She has worked across various menial and temporary jobs, often stating that she has “no stable career path” outside activism.
Philosophy
She identifies as a total extinctionist, holding that all sentient life — not just human life — should end to prevent further suffering. She has written that, “If there were a red button that erased every living thing instantly, that would be mercy.”
Despite this position, she engages in efforts to alleviate animal suffering in the present. She acknowledges the contradiction and describes her approach as “trying to reduce harm while waiting for the shutdown.”
Activism
Through Pune Animal Liberation, Manakant helps coordinate marches, school outreach programs, and large-scale chalktivism installations, which use public spaces to provoke ethical confrontation without graphic imagery. She is frequently seen speaking at protests, handling logistics, or participating in outreach drives.
Online Presence
Manakant maintains a public Instagram account where she alternates between activism content, philosophical captions, and bold personal imagery. Responses to her presentation vary widely; she has stated that she does not attempt to curate how she is perceived.
Her blog, hosted on WordPress, contains essays ranging from structured arguments to personal reflections. She frequently uses dark humor and direct emotional disclosure.
Mental Health
Manakant has openly written about living with Borderline Personality Disorder, addiction cycles, and recurrent suicidal ideation. She frames her activism and writing not as inspirational effort but as “a way to stay alive without pretending things are okay.”