Kullu: Climate change activist and social reformer Sonam Wangchuk reached Mandi-Bharari in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh on the 23rd day of his padyatra. The representatives of Fourlane Visthapit and Prabahavit Samiti met Wangchuk and apprised him about the environmental issues in the area. The march will reach Nalagarh on Sept 24. tnn
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