Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Chhattisgarh Assembly Disrupted Over Deforestation Allegations
The Chhattisgarh Assembly got very noisy and disrupted on Tuesday.
The Congress party members were protesting because they say that a lot of trees are being cut down in places like Surguja and Bastar for mining.
They think the government is letting big companies take over forest land without properly asking the local people.
The Congress members wanted to talk about this in the Assembly, but the Speaker didn't let them.
This made the Congress members very upset, and they started shouting and even got suspended for a short time.
The government says they are following all the rules and are actually planting more trees than they are cutting down.
They also say that only a small amount of forest land has been used for mining in the last two years.
The Congress members are worried about the forests because they think it's very important for animals, water, and the people who live there.
Chhattisgarh Assembly disrupted as Congress MLAs protested alleged deforestation linked to mining projects in Surguja and Bastar divisions.
Congress members moved an adjournment motion, claiming regions like Hasdeo Aranya and Tamnar face mass protests over forest land diversion.
Congress alleged that project approvals were granted based on fake public hearings and accused the BJP government of prioritizing industrial interests.
Forest and Climate Change Minister Kedar Kashyap refuted the allegations, stating the government is committed to forest conservation and that forest cover has increased.
The Minister confirmed that 1,300.8 hectares of forest land were diverted for five mining projects in the last two years, with compensatory afforestation underway.
- Who
- Congress MLAs and Chhattisgarh government officials
- What
- Disruption of the Chhattisgarh Assembly due to protests over alleged deforestation linked to mining projects
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Chhattisgarh Assembly, Raipur
- Why
- Congress MLAs protested alleged deforestation and the government's response to it
- Location
- Chhattisgarh Assembly, Raipur
- Date
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Protesters
- Congress MLAs
- Issue
- Alleged deforestation linked to mining projects
- Affected Regions
- Surguja and Bastar divisions, including Hasdeo Aranya and Tamnar
- Forest Land Diverted
- 1,300.8 hectares in the last two years
- Saplings to be Planted
- 17.80 lakh