No connection between PMs 'global talk and local walk' on environment, says Congress

The Congress on Thursday (December 25, 2025) claimed that over 90% of the Aravallis will not be protected under the redefinition of the hills and will open them up for mining and other activities.

How is the Aravalli range to be protected? | Explained

In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said there is no connection between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "global talk and local walk" when it comes to environmental concerns.

The Modi Sarkar's redefinition of the Aravallis, that goes against all expert opinion, is dangerous and disastrous.

According to the Forest Survey of India's data that is authoritative, only 8.7% of the Aravalli hills that are higher than 20 meters exceed 100 metres. If we take…