Mysuru: Nearly a thousand protestors formed a Human Chain opposing the State Government’s Rs. 12 crore plan to widen and straighten the Hunsur Road near Jaladarshini Guest House. Through Human Chain and silent march, they debunked the government theory that the road is leading to accidents and appealed to the authorities not to cut trees. In unison, they conveyed the message: “Cut Speed, Not Trees.” The protestors gathered at Kalamandira at around 10.30 am and occupied the footpath on the busy road and formed the Human Chain till the Jaladarshini Guest House, without disturbing the traffic. The protesters were supported by Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), CFTRI Association, Breakthrough, Lucky School Group, Lets Do It! Mysore, Kukkarahalli Kere Ulisi Samithi, Green Mysuru, People Tree, Mysuru Memes, Swachha Mysuru, Wild Mysuru, Samarpana Foundation, Clean Mysuru Foundation and other associations. Holding and hanging placards around their necks, protesters from all age groups termed the road widening and straightening project as unnecessary and a sheer waste of money. The placards read “Save trees, not traffic offenders”, “Save trees for future generations” and “Convenient opportunity to make money”. Three children too were part of the protests and they were drawing attention of authorities.
