SDPI on Aravalli Order: “BJP Governments Tried to Aid Mining Interests — People’s Movements Stopped It”

The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the 100-metre elevation definition for the Aravallis, saying the ruling has prevented massive ecological damage and unchecked mining.

SDPI accused the BJP governments at the Centre — and in Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat and Delhi — of reshaping Aravalli protections to benefit powerful mining corporates.
“This was not policy reform — it was an attempt to rewrite environmental rules for corporate friends,” the party alleged.

The party said the judgment proves that weakening environmental safeguards threatens not only forests and wildlife, but also farmers’ fields, village water sources, public health and the climate.
“When hills disappear, groundwater collapses, dust pollution rises and rural livelihoods suffer — miners profit, people pay the price,” it said.

SDPI added that the Court’s ruling shows that citizens’ movements and responsible political voices can still make a decisive difference.

Call to Action:
SDPI urged the government to immediately place a moratorium on mining across fragile Aravalli zones, and to bring stronger legal protections that permanently prevent dilution of environmental safeguards.

“The lesson is clear: protect nature, or communities will pay the cost for generations,” the party said.

Mohammad Shafi

National Vice President