Khejri Protection: Do-or-Die Battle, Tree Protection Act Demanded, Major Movement at Mukam Fair

• The 'Save Khejri Mahapadav' in Bikaner has escalated into a major public movement, fueled by anger over indiscriminate Khejri felling.
• Protestors, including saints and environmentalists, demand the immediate implementation of a 'Tree Protection Act' after talks with the Chief Minister yielded no concrete results.
• Environmentalist Shri Niwas Panwar criticized the government for prioritizing votes over Khejri conservation, calling it an insult to the saint community.
• A major warning has been issued: if no law is enacted, five lakh people could go on a relay hunger strike at the Mukam fair in Phalgun, potentially becoming Rajasthan's largest environmental movement.
• Protestors accuse the government of hypocrisy, noting continued Khejri felling despite its status as the state tree, and vow to continue their struggle until demands are met.