During the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) conference in Nashik, city secretary Akshay Gunjal alleged an 'anti-Hindu' conspiracy behind protests against tree cutting at Tapovan. He suggested the agitation might be driven by an anti-saint agenda and urged strict government action to maintain law and order, warning of potential social unrest. The conference included a large procession welcomed by citizens and various political and social organizations.