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Thousands rally to save Bengaluru’s Lalbagh, oppose tunnel road project

Thousands congregated at Lalbagh Botanical Park in Bengaluru on August 31, 2026 to oppose the Parks Amendment Bill.

Thousands congregated at Lalbagh Botanical Park in Bengaluru on August 30, 2026 to oppose the Parks Amendment Bill.

Updated - August 31, 2026 03:59 pm IST

Thousands including citizens, children, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), city BJP MPs and Kannada activists led by 91-year-old environmental activist, A.N. Yellappa Reddy, congregated at Lalbagh on August 30, 2026, opposing the recent amendments to two laws the government brought in and the tunnel road project.

Published - August 31, 2026 02:52 pm IST

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