Thousands of Trees Felled in Karjat Ahead of Raj Thackeray Rally

A large-scale tree felling operation has taken place in Karjat, a town in Maharashtra's Raigad district, raising concerns about environmental damage. The trees were reportedly cleared to make way for a rally organized by Raj Thackeray, the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The rally is scheduled for September 27th. Local residents and environmental activists have expressed their dismay over the deforestation, highlighting the potential impact on the local ecosystem and biodiversity. They have called for a halt to the tree felling and urged authorities to prioritize environmental conservation.