The locals were raising their silent voice against the axing and transplantation of 440 trees to pave the way for a proposed tunnel road. However, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation in no way wants to succumb to any public pressure and went ahead with its proposal.A silent battle is on between the citizen and the civic body over the proposed tunnel at the cost of trees and the environment. It sent a clear message that cutting or relocating them will not be easy, as these trees are an essential part of the community's healthy and sustainable way of living," said Shrikant Patki, who spearheaded the protest.
Author: Umesh K Parida
Published at: 2026-03-01 23:39:00
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