The Congress party in Rajasthan has launched a vigorous and extensive. Statewide campaign aimed at the preservation of the Aravalli mountain range. The primary objective of this movement is to safeguard the Aravallis from rampant mining activities and to challenge the policies of both the central and state governments, which activists deem detrimental to the environment, while thousands of Congress workers and ordinary citizens participated in this campaign across the state, emphasizing that the Aravallis aren't merely mountains but a crucial chain that sustains life.
Recognized as the lifeline of Rajasthan, the Aravalli mountain range plays a vital role not only in maintaining ecological balance but also in influencing groundwater levels, while congress activists underscored the critical necessity of Aravalli's conservation for future generations. They alleged that both the central and state governments are collaborating with mining mafias, leading to the destruction of this significant natural heritage. This movement has been initiated to highlight the immense importance. Of the Aravallis and the urgent need for their protection.
Strong Opposition to New Mining Definition
A central point of contention in this movement is the new definition of mining in the Aravallis, which now permits mining on hills up to 100 meters in height. The Congress has vehemently opposed this policy, expressing fears that it will cause severe and irreversible environmental damage. Activists believe that this new definition will accelerate mining activities, thereby disrupting the region's ecological balance and leading to a significant drop in water levels, which will directly impact local populations and agriculture.
Congress Workers Take to the Streets in Didwana
In Didwana district, the Congress Committee organized a massive foot march as part of the 'Save Aravalli' campaign, while the march commenced from Hospital Chowk and proceeded to the District Collectorate. Starting from the residence of former MLA Chetan Dudi, the march saw a large turnout of Congress office-bearers and workers from across the district. They chanted slogans for the protection of Aravalli and raised serious questions about the government's mining policies. Chetan Dudi stated on the occasion that the new mining definition would lead to an uncontrolled increase in mining activities, resulting in a drastic fall in water levels and affecting the lives of future generations. He passionately appealed for the maintenance of environmental balance, calling Aravalli the lifeline of the region, while during the march, workers vociferously protested against the central and state governments, accusing them of complicity with mining mafias.
Bundi Connects Campaign to Sanatan Culture
In Bundi district, the Congress combined the 'Save Aravalli' campaign with a protest against the renaming of MNREGA, while a large number of Congress leaders and workers participated in this foot march. Congress leader Prahlad Gunjal, in his address, stated that Aravalli is an integral part of our life, environment, and culture. He described its preservation as a moral duty, transcending politics. Gunjal invoked the Sanatan tradition, asserting that a true Sanatani is one who protects nature, not merely by chanting slogans, while during the march, protestors declared Aravalli a lifeline and questioned the government's policies, raising slogans against them. This demonstration sought to link the environmental significance of Aravalli with cultural and ethical values.
Dungarpur Witnesses Public Awareness Foot March
In Dungarpur district, the Congress organized an impactful foot march through the city as part of the 'Save Aravalli' public movement. Led by MLA Ganesh Ghogra and the District President, the march began from the New Bus Stand and culminated in a sit-in protest at the Collectorate. Several prominent leaders, including former MP Tarachand Bhagora, former MLA Surendra Bamnia, Bharat Nagda, and Narendra Khodania, participated in this agitation. Workers vehemently protested against the central government and demanded the immediate withdrawal of the new Aravalli mining definition, while they warned that mining would severely degrade the environment and adversely affect the lives and livelihoods of local people. This foot march was organized with the aim of raising awareness among the local community about the importance of Aravalli's conservation.
Jhunjhunu's March Adorned with Banners
In Jhunjhunu, the Congress organized a large foot march from Vidhyarthi Bhawan to the Collectorate. This movement was led by the District President and Mandawa MLA Rita Chaudhary. Workers carried banners and posters, chanting slogans to save Aravalli, sending a strong message across the city. They accused the BJP government of handing over Aravalli to mining mafias, thereby endangering the existence of this vital mountain range. The march passed through Gandhi Chowk and Road Number-1, where protestors. Strongly opposed the policies of both the central and state governments. This program, organized under the directives of the State Congress Committee, aimed to generate public awareness and draw attention to the issue of Aravalli conservation.
Nagaur's Focused Yet Potent Demonstration
In Nagaur district headquarters, a foot march of approximately two kilometers was organized from the Congress office to Gandhi Chowk. During this march, workers carried Congress flags and 'Save Aravalli' placards, while district President Hanuman Bangra and former minister Manju Meghwal led this demonstration. Although the turnout was smaller compared to other districts, making the protest appear somewhat symbolic, the spirit and commitment towards the Aravalli conservation campaign remained strong. This demonstration was also a part of the statewide 'Save Aravalli' campaign. By the Congress, where the demand for Aravalli's protection was vigorously raised.
Karauli's Call for Environmental Balance
In Karauli district, the Congress organized a foot march from Masalpur Mod to City Park, while this public awareness rally, held under the aegis of the District Committee, saw protestors accusing the BJP governments of promoting mining. They stated that these policies are endangering environmental balance and the identity of the state. During the march, the demand for Aravalli conservation was strongly raised, and slogans were chanted against the central and state governments. Activists emphasized that the destruction of Aravalli wouldn't only lead to an ecological disaster but also erase Rajasthan's natural beauty and heritage, while this demonstration was conducted to highlight the environmental significance of Aravalli and the necessity of its preservation.
