Local Protests Erupt Over Tree Felling for Karjat Hydroelectric Project
In Karjat, Maharashtra, the forest department approved cutting over 32,000 trees for a 3,000-MW hydroelectric project by Torrent Power, sparking protests from locals concerned about environmental impacts. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar have supported these protests, criticizing state and central governments for permitting the tree felling despite local opposition. The project covers 370 hectares, including forest land, and has raised questions about environmental priorities and government approvals.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-left overall (Left 49%, Centre 46%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 76/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 25 Oct, 02:39 am. Other outlets followed.