Parks and gardens are the only green escape we have in the middle of the concrete jungles that our cities have turned into. So, when the proposal to make a multi-storey building within Cubbon Park in Bengaluru got a green flag, the local residents erupted in protests. Hundreds of people on Sunday protested together at Cubbon Park against the construction of this building. Social media also showered massive support with thousands of posts on with #SaveCubbonPark trending online.
Residents Stage Protest Against Proposed Building In Cubbon Park
Walkers, environmentalists, and many other residents gathered at Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park on Sunday. They were there to protest against the proposed multi-storey building by the Karnataka Government within the park premises. Cubbon Park is often referred to as Bengaluru’s prime lung space. This construction will lead to the chopping down of hundreds of trees. And also adds massive pollution that will be generated during the construction. And that’s exactly what concerns the locals and environmentalists.
As per reports, the Karnataka government plans to construct a 10-storey building as an annexe to the High Court within the park premises. The case for the proposal was pending before the Karnataka High Court and it got the permission for construction in 2019. The HC ordered that no tree should be cut down for the building construction. Since that seemed quite impossible, the idea of the building had been on hold for the last five years. However, it seemed to be gaining momentum recently.
On February 8, an order was passed by the Horticulture Department that permitted the movement of vehicles inside Cubbon Park on the second and fourth Saturdays for three months. This led to people protesting within the park to save one of the few green patches of the city.
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Calls For #SaveCubbonPark Erupts As Social Media Comes For Support
While many were on the ground to show their protest against this construction, people on the Internet were not too far behind. #SaveCubbonPark trended on social media on Sunday. Many people shared their fond memories of the park and also why Bengaluru needs it so much.
It's not enough that we romanticise cubbon park online, we have to stand up for it when it matters! Please show up tomorrow to register your protest against the building inside the park which can drastically alter the net park area available. pic.twitter.com/FHFadiUodv
— varini (parody) (@varinixg) February 10, 2024
Time to save our green spaces and parks. Cubbon park is the most important lung space in the heart of our city. Let's protect #Cubbonpark from being used as any commercial space and no multi storey buildings allowed in the premises. #savecubbonpark #nohighrise #bengaluru pic.twitter.com/T5LrBUeRI3
— Vinod Jacob (@vinodblru) February 11, 2024
Save Bengaluru the garden city from being swamped by concrete and asphalt. Oppose car centric infrastructure.
Save native animals and trees. #SaveCubbonPark #SaveBaneerghatta
— V (@AgentSaffron) February 10, 2024
There were many tweets on X (formerly Twitter) that showed support for Cubbon Park. Many Netizens stressed on why it is an integral part of Bengaluru.
#savecubbonpark
Save Cubbon Park in Bangalore.🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/iZJMD8aI1Y— Doodle (@sowhtat) February 10, 2024
7 storey building to come up in center of Cubbon park? 😱 my ears are bleeding
Karnataka govt wakes up to a 2019 High court order, granting permission to build a high-rise in cubbon park without cutting a single tree…Wonder how JCBs are going to tiptoe around the only lung… pic.twitter.com/xLhCYOeA93
— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) February 11, 2024
Parks are essential green spaces for communities to enjoy nature and relax. A place where I find peace & tranquility during my Sunday morning visits. Let's preserve and protect these precious urban sanctuaries. #SaveCubbonPark pic.twitter.com/tnfiwyypS8
— Madhur Bhatnagar (@MadhurBhatnag15) February 11, 2024
Walkers protest opposing the state government's decision to construct a 10-storey high-rise building inside Cubbon park. Members of Cubbon Park Walkers Association, Heritage Beku, old and young walkers raise slogans to protect the lungspace. @HeritageBeku @cubbonparkblr pic.twitter.com/p6NxBLmnb2
— Shradha Triveni (@sinnershradha) February 11, 2024
We understand the rage and believe that big cities do need more gardens and parks for the betterment and health of their residents. What’s your take on this ordeal? Fill us in with your thoughts!
Cover Image Courtesy: X/@vinodblru & Karnataka Tourism
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