Rajasthan activists stage hunger strike demanding strict law to protect sacred Khejri trees

Описание: Around 500 environmental activists in Bikaner, Rajasthan, entered the third day of their protest demanding stronger legal protection for the sacred and ecologically vital Khejri tree. Some protestors have even begun an indefinite hunger strike, highlighting the seriousness of their demands. The tree holds significant cultural importance for the Bishnoi community and plays a crucial role in the arid region’s ecosystem. Authorities have deployed around 1,500 security personnel and medical teams to monitor the protest. Activists have warned that they will intensify their agitation if the government does not enact a stringent law to protect the Khejri trees. The protest underscores growing environmental awareness and community activism in Rajasthan, as locals rally to safeguard natural and sacred heritage.

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