Nashik Kumbh Mela Sadhugram Plan Triggers Tree-Felling Protests
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan defends transplanting trees for Nashik's Kumbh Mela Sadhugram amid protests from Shiv Sena, NCP, and legal challenges. Details inside.
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan defends transplanting trees for Nashik's Kumbh Mela Sadhugram amid protests from Shiv Sena, NCP, and legal challenges. Details inside.
Maharashtra's ruling coalition faces rift as Shinde Sena protests tree cutting in Nashik's Tapovan for Kumbh Mela, opposing CM Fadnavis's stance. Details inside.
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