Rally against 4% construction on hills

Calling the rally a citizen’s movement,Khot said,“This issue of construction on hills has been pending for more than 10 years. It is finally time that all sections of society take up the issue. We are way ahead in our thinking when compared to other cities. I am sure this movement will make a difference.”

Pratap Rao,a resident of the Law College Road,said,“We have been staying in Pune since 1962. Back then,the city did not even need fans. Now the climate has undergone a sea change. We have been seeing the change in hills over the years. It is very encouraging,however,to see youth waking up to such issues. There are many youth groups involved in planting trees on the hills. We need to stand together and raise this issue.” Asking citizens not to vote for parties that do not support the bio-diversity park,Dharia said,“There is a builders’ lobby pressing for 4 per cent construction. However,citizens should now raise their voice by making sure that they do not vote for parties that do not support BDP.”