Modi government dismantling forests, weakening environmental framework, says Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Modi government of dismantling India's environmental framework and forests. He claims the government uses selective accounting to mask the degradation of natural resources.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing political tension regarding environmental policy and climate governance in India.
On World environment Day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday (June 5, 2026) attacked the Modi government for "dismantling" forests and "weakening" the environmental governance framework.
The article focuses on opposition criticism of the ruling government's environmental record.
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