‘Plant more trees, so I can cut them’: Lorry filled with wooden logs glorifies slogan ‘plant more trees’, draws social media flak

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Updated At : 02:45 AM Jul 30, 2022 IST

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Chandigarh, July 29

Irony probably would commit suicide after witnessing a viral photo of a truck that carries wooden logs inside while a slogan ‘Plant more trees’ in bold letters glorifies its back side.

The photo has been shared on Twitter by IAS officer Awanish Sharan.

The paradoxical image on one side promotes plating of trees while the lorry itself can be seen filled with wooden logs.

Since being shared, the post has enmassed over 10,000 likes. Netizens have pointed out the sheer hypocrisy that reflects in the viral image. Many, however, started a meme fest.

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