Archive · 4 Aug 2025
AAP Protests Tree Cutting in Pune with Funeral March
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a symbolic 'Tree Funeral March' in Pune to protest the cutting down of trees.
They marched with branches and saplings wrapped like dead bodies to show their concern.
The march started on JM Road and ended at the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).
AAP is upset because they believe the PMC isn't stopping people from cutting down trees illegally.
They say that according to information they got, over 10,000 trees were approved for cutting in a specific time period.
This protest was to highlight the issue and demand better protection for trees.
AAP organized a 'Tree Funeral March' in Pune to protest tree cutting.
The march began on JM Road and concluded at the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters.
Participants carried cut tree branches and saplings wrapped in white cloth.
AAP accused PMC of turning a blind eye to illegal tree felling.
RTI data shows over 10,000 trees were permitted to be cut between April 2022 and December 2023.
- Who
- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organized the march.
- What
- AAP organized a 'Tree Funeral March' to protest alleged illegal tree cutting and lack of transparency in Pune.
- When
- The march was held on Monday.
- Where
- The march started on JM Road and concluded at the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters in Pune.
- Why
- To raise concerns about alleged illegal tree cutting and lack of transparency in tree permission process.
AAP's Perspective
Government Perspective
Government Oversight
AAP's Perspective
Accuses authorities of turning a blind eye to illegal tree felling.
Government Perspective
The article does not provide another point of view on tree felling.
- Protest Type
- Tree Funeral March
- Location
- Pune, India
- Organizer
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
- Starting Point
- JM Road
- Ending Point
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters
- Trees cut (April 2022-Dec 2023)
- 10,502 (permissions granted)
- Trees transplanted (April 2022-Dec 2023)
- 11,860 (permissions granted)