Reacting to the apex court’s intervention, Hooda said the development validated long-standing concerns raised by the Congress over the protection of the ecologically fragile Aravalli hills. He alleged that despite repeated attempts by the opposition to bring the issue to the forefront of legislative debate, the Haryana government had consistently avoided meaningful discussion in the state assembly.
According to Hooda, the Congress had sought a structured and serious deliberation on the Aravalli issue, including through a proposal for a short-duration discussion. However, he claimed that even this proposal, along with specific questions raised by him, was rejected by the government, reflecting what he described as a reluctance to address environmental accountability.
The former chief minister posed a series of pointed questions to the ruling dispensation, seeking clarity on the government’s official position regarding the Aravalli range. He also questioned why the state had failed to present a strong defence or proactive measures before the Supreme Court to safeguard the hills, which are critical to ecological balance in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas.
Hooda further alleged that illegal mining in the Aravalli region has continued unchecked, asking why no decisive action has been taken against mining mafias operating in violation of environmental norms. He asserted that the absence of clear answers from the government in the assembly raises serious concerns about transparency, environmental governance, and the political will to protect natural resources.
As the Supreme Court examines the issue on its own initiative, the spotlight is now firmly on Haryana’s environmental policies and enforcement mechanisms. The court’s intervention, coupled with mounting political pressure, could have far-reaching implications for the future of the Aravalli range and for accountability in environmental decision-making at the state level.
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