The Congress had strongly opposed the redefinition and raised concerns over it, claiming that this would lead to destroying the hills by opening them to mining, real estate and other projects. "The Indian National Congress welcomes the directives given by the Supreme Court on the redefinition of the Aravallis being pushed through by the (Narendra) Modi government," Mr. Ramesh said. The Indian National Congress welcomes the directives given by the Supreme Court on the redefinition of the Aravallis being pushed through by the Modi Government. Mr. Ramesh also said that in light of the Supreme Court's latest order, the Union environment minister must resign immediately. "It (the SC order) is a rejection of all the arguments he has been giving in favour of the redefinition," he said.

Source: The Hindu December 29, 2025 13:18 UTC