BJP allies oppose Torrent Power Karjat project over trees
In short
BJP allies Shiv Sena and NCP have raised objections to Torrent Power’s Karjat project in Maharashtra. They say cutting century-old trees could harm the environment.
This matters because the project may face political and environmental pushback. The report does not say whether the project will be changed, delayed, or approved.
What the reporting says
BJP allies Shiv Sena and NCP objected to Torrent Power’s Karjat project in Maharashtra, citing the removal of century-old trees. According to the summary, Shiv Sena MP Omraje Nimbalkar called for tree planting before any cutting, and NCP’s Suraj Chavan warned of climate-change impacts. The immediate outcome and project timeline are not stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Shiv Sena and NCP members opposed Torrent Power’s Karjat power project in Maharashtra, saying the removal of century-old trees could damage the environment. The summary says Omraje Nimbalkar urged tree planting first, and Suraj Chavan warned about climate-change implications. The report does not say how Torrent Power or the state government will respond, or whether the project schedule changes.