BENGALURU, Aug. 7 -- As questions mount over the impact of a proposed tunnel project on nearly 900 trees in north Bengaluru, chief minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday unveiled plans to create three large public gardens modelled on Lalbagh, including one on Defence land and two on forest land within the city.

The announcement came during the inauguration of the 220th Lalbagh Flower Show, where Shivakumar said the state government had already begun discussions with the Defence ministry and the forest department to secure land for the projects.

"Our government is considering building three Lalbagh style gardens in Bengaluru," Shivakumar said.

"We intend to build one such park on Defence land in Bengaluru. The land will remain under the own...