Over 32,000 trees to be axed for hydropower project ahead of PM Modi's visit: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has alleged that the Maharashtra government ordered the felling of over 32,000 trees near the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. The clearing is reportedly for a major hydropower project ahead of a ground-breaking ceremony involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights the ongoing tension between large-scale infrastructure development and environmental conservation in eco-sensitive zones.
Over 32,000 trees to be axed for hydropower project ahead of PM Modi's visit: Sanjay Raut left hiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut arrives to appear before the Supreme Court. File PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/or46fw/article71631464.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/MH-IDAY-PM-RAUTGGDGDB4VL.3.jpg.jpg - New Delhi: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut arrives to appear before the Supreme Court regarding the party symbol case, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was hearing arguments on the pleas of the Thackeray-led faction against the Election Commission's decision to recognise the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the real Shiv Sena and allot it the party's name and the "bow and arrow" symbol.
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