Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of Madhya Pradesh, Kailash Vijayvargiya, has canceled the plan to cut down 29k trees in Tulsi Nagar and Shivaji Nagar in Bhopal to build residences for the MLAs and officers. The announcement came after several state ministers and MLAs expressed objection over the deforestation proposal.
Urban Administration and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya informed on social media platform X about his decision to cancel Rs 2300 crore project, emphasising on finding an alternative plan.
The post on X says, "The redevelopment plan for New Bhopal, considering environmental conservation and the presence of existing trees in the area, has been completely rejected after thorough deliberation. Directives have been issued to explore alternative locations for the proposed plan."
Since June 12, continuous protests have been held against this project. A candle march has been scheduled for Monday evening from Second Stop Tulsi Nagar. A large number of people will participate to register their opposition. Former councilor Amit Sharma mentioned that these 29,000 trees are between 50 to 70 years old, and people are taking to the streets to save them.
Protest Continues Despite Assurances
The protest scheduled for this evening will proceed as planned. Former councilor Amit Sharma mentioned that they have seen the post by Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya. Previously, former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also verbally assured about the same, saying, "The government should issue orders, only then will we withdraw. The candle march scheduled for this evening will proceed as planned."
This decision comes after careful consideration of the existing trees and environmental conservation in the area. The directive aims to explore alternative locations instead. Additionally, initial consultations with citizens and representatives will be conducted for the new proposal at the grassroots level.
