Standing firm on his decision to allow mining in Hasdeo Aranya forests in the state even as people from his own party as well as the Opposition have joined protests along with local people, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said “certain people” are trying to spread misinformation on the mining projects.
Addressing the media at Kanker, Baghel said, “Those trying to politicise the issue should first stop using electricity and air-conditioner, fan and cooler, and then fight for the cause…. People are claiming 8 lakh trees will be cut, when in reality only 8,000 trees will be cut this year.”
