Aravalli Controversy: Bhupinder Singh Hooda Demands Answers in Haryana Assembly

A controversy is brewing in Haryana over the Aravalli range, with the Congress party raising concerns about potential environmental damage from mining. Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has demanded a clarification from the government in the Vidhan Sabha, urging it to file a review petition in the Supreme Court to protect the forests. In response to what it calls 'misinformation', the government has stated that the Aravallis remain protected. An official clarified the government's stand, stating that a very small fraction is eligible for mining, saying, 'it can't be more than 0.19%'. The Congress has moved a call attention motion, insisting that the government's official position be shared and debated in the ongoing assembly session.