Assam: Zubeen Garg warns of protest over tree-cutting plans at Dighalipukhuri, says "will start a revolution"

Amidst the ongoing protest in Dighalipukhuri over tree-cutting plans, popular singer and actor Zubeen Garg voiced strong opposition to a government proposal to cut down trees around the historic site to facilitate a new flyover. 

Standing alongside environmental activists and local residents, Garg passionately defended the area's natural heritage, urging authorities to reconsider the plan.

Garg raised a question, saying, "If the government cuts down all the trees around Dighalipukhuri, can they restore its natural beauty?" He emphasized that the plan to sacrifice greenery for development is unacceptable, regardless of which political party is in power. "This is not about BJP or Congress; this is about preserving what we love," he asserted, cautioning that progress cannot come at the expense of vital green spaces. 

In a direct message to government leaders, including the Chief Minister and Prime Minister, Garg warned of potential consequences. "Every year, we plant 5,000 trees, far more than what the government has managed. I challenge them—if they go through with this, I will start a revolution. I’m committed to protecting our trees, and I won’t back down." With deep conviction, he declared that if the government proceeds with cutting down Guwahati’s trees, "they can cut me down too."

Reflecting on his decade-long commitment to the environment, Garg noted, "In the past 10 years, I have planted more trees than the government has been able to plant until now." He emphasized that Assam is rich with natural resources—trees, rivers, and fertile land—which need preservation, not destruction. "Talk to me; I don’t just protest—I stand for what matters. And if the government doesn’t listen, I will lead a revolution."

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