India, June 10 -- The proposed felling of at least 1,446 trees in the Hadapsar-Mundhwa ward has triggered widespread public opposition, with more than 2,000 objections and suggestions submitted to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) by the final day of the consultation process on June 9. Much of the concern centres on the proposed tree-cutting inside the Botanical Garden premises, which has become the focus of intense public debates and social media campaigns over the past several days.

Citizens, environmental groups and Nature enthusiasts have actively mobilised online, urging residents to register objections and raise awareness about what they call, 'a significant threat to Pune's green cover'. Several campaign posts highlight that th...