Thackeray Flags Wildlife Risk as Maharashtra Clears Mining Near Tiger Corridor

• Aaditya Thackeray criticized Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for approving mining projects near tiger corridors.
• Projects include Lohardongari near Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary and Marki-Mangli near Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.
• State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) reportedly warned CM about increased man-animal conflict, but plan proceeded.
• Thackeray alleges BJP is destroying nature, highlighting low job creation (120 jobs) and lack of environmental study.
• Questions CM's stance at Mumbai Climate Week given approvals for projects in Vidarbha region.

Why It Matters: Thackeray warns Maharashtra's mining approvals near tiger corridors risk wildlife and increase conflict.