Aravallis Row: Bhupender Yadav, Congress Clash Over Mining & New Definition

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav sharply retorted to Congress, accusing them of 'plundering' the Aravallis. This comes amidst a heated debate over the government's new definition of the hills and a ban on new mining leases. Congress alleges the new definition endangers the ancient range.

• Union Minister Bhupender Yadav accused Congress of 'plundering' the Aravalli range.
• The dispute centers on the government's new definition of Aravalli hills.
• Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the definition as 'dangerous and disastrous'.
• Yadav stated a total ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis is in effect.
• Both parties trade accusations of misinformation regarding Aravalli protection.
• The Supreme Court accepted the new Aravalli definition based on a 100m height criterion.

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