Congress suspends Aravalli agitation in Rajasthan after SC decision

The Opposition Congress on Monday (December 29, 2025) suspended its agitation for protection of Aravalli range in Rajasthan after the Supreme Court put its directions concerning the definition of the hills in abeyance. The party leaders welcomed the apex court’s decision and described it as a victory for people’s collective struggle.

Pradesh Congress Committee president Govind Singh Dotasra said the Supreme Court’s order of Monday depicted respect for people’s voice and was a “decisive blow to the mining mafia” operating in the Aravalli hills. He said the Congress party workers had stepped forward in large numbers to join the movement to save the Aravalli.

“I am confident that the court’s final decision will be in support of environment protection,” Mr. Dotasra said, while affirming his party’s resolve to fight “every battle” of people in the State.

Veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the Supreme Court’s latest decision was “commendable” in view of the present environmental conditions. Mr. Gehlot demanded that the original Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on the Aravalli range, which reported directly to the Supreme Court, be reinstated without delay.