Guwahati: A group of 37 concerned citizens in Guwahati has expressed strong opposition to the ongoing construction of a new flyover from Noonmati to Dighalipukhuri.
To voice their concerns, the citizens are organizing a protest on October 29 at 11:30 AM near Dighalipukhuri. They are urging all concerned citizens to join them in this effort to protect the environment and heritage of Guwahati.
Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge!
They claimed that the project has been initiated without proper environmental impact assessments and community consultations.
A major point of contention is the felling of over 200-year-old trees to make way for the flyover.
These ancient trees, which are vital to the city’s ecosystem and heritage, provide a sanctuary for birds and offer much-needed shade and fresh air.
Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge!
“These trees are the lungs of our city,” said Indrani Dutta, one of the protest organizers. “Destroying them is a grave injustice to future generations,” she said.
The citizens, who have issued the appeal to save the tress include: Indrani Dutta, Masddar Hussain, Shantanu Barthakur, Najib Ahmed, Mowsam Hazarika, Benudhar Baroua, Kirti Kamal Bhuyan, Maini Mahanta, Manorama Sharma, Apurba Baruah, Deben Dewan, Madhurima Baruah, Siddheshwar Das, Dr. Bhupen Deka, Dr. Bimal Medhi, Tridib Bora ,Dr. Jayant Baruah, Khanin Sikdar, Hamid Hussain, Fayek Azad, Dipanka Hazarika, Karabi Dutta, Sada Sharma, Sabita Lahkar, Prafulla Sharma, Shankar Saikia, Rajiv Phukan, Amar Gogoi, Susnata Goswami, Khanin Talukdar, Phanindra Dutta Patgiri, Tanmana Chowdhury, Ehsan Mujid ,Archana Bhattacharya, Dr. Pranab Talukdar, Dr. Madhumita Chowdhury Talukdar, and Pooja Nirala.