India, Sept. 14 -- MGP stages novel protest by hugging trees near DC's official residence on Hunsur Road in city

Urges to remove Dasara lights from trees

Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing the practise of wrapping decorative and illuminative small bulbs, wires and cables around roadside trees as part of Dasara illumination, the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) held an 'Appiko Chaluvali' in the city this morning, urging the authorities to put an end to this practice that endangers the trees.

The MGP members who gathered in front of the official residence of the Deputy Commissioner on Hunsur Road, staged a demonstration by hugging illuminated trees there.

Addressing the protestors, MGP Founder President Bhamy V. Shenoy said that the MGP ha...