Rajasthan’s Save Aravalli intensifies; protesters clash with police
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Jaipur: A statewide protest erupted across several districts of Rajasthan on Monday against the approval of mining activities in the Aravalli mountain range, IANS reported.
Demonstrations were held in Udaipur, Jodhpur, Sikar, Alwar, and other cities, where protesters clashed with police at multiple locations.
In Udaipur, Congress workers and members of various social organisations staged a protest at the Collectorate.
During the demonstration, slogans were raised against the decision, leading to a scuffle between protesters and the police. Several activists were detained by the police to control the situation.
Congress workers, Karni Sena members, other group representatives, and people from various communities protested at the Udaipur Collectorate.
Protesters demanded the withdrawal of the court order and warned of intensified agitation.
In Sikar, environmentalists and residents gathered at Harsh Parvat, situated at an elevation of 945 meters, to voice their opposition to mining in the Aravalli range. Protesters appealed to the government to immediately reverse the decision and protect the fragile ecosystem.
Meanwhile, in Jodhpur, NSUI workers climbed police barricades during a protest. Police resorted to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd after the situation escalated.
In Alwar, Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully strongly criticised the decision, calling the Aravalli range the “lungs of Rajasthan.”
“This decision must be withdrawn. If the government does not reverse it, Congress will launch a massive agitation. We will not allow the Aravalli range to be destroyed,” Jully said.
According to a Supreme Court order dated November 20, 2025, only landforms with an elevation of 100 meters or more will be classified as Aravalli hills.
Environmentalists claim this definition excludes over 90 per cent of the range from protection, triggering widespread concern.
Jully accused the government of attempting to destroy Rajasthan’s natural heritage and vowed continued resistance.