Aravallis Dispute: Yadav Accuses Congress Amid Mining Ban Row

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and Congress are locked in a political spat over Aravalli protection. Yadav accuses Congress of past 'plunder', while Congress criticizes the Centre's new definition of the hills, fearing widespread environmental damage and increased mining. A Youth Congress 'Satyagraha Yatra' is planned from January 7-20 to protest the redefinition.

• Union Minister Bhupender Yadav accused Congress of 'plundering' the Aravallis.
• Congress leaders allege Centre's new Aravalli definition opens 90% for exploitation.
• Sachin Pilot warns of Thar Desert expansion towards Delhi if Aravallis are unprotected.
• Deepender Hooda termed Centre's Aravalli guidelines 'misleading' and 'attempt to loot'.
• Youth Congress plans 'Aravalli Satyagraha Yatra' from January 7-20 to protest the redefinition.
• Supreme Court accepted new Aravalli definition; banned new mining leases till sustainable plan.

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