Rajasthan: Chained Child Rescued, Royals Join Aravalli Fight, Urs PM Chaddar Doubt

• News18 Rajasthan's report led to the rescue of a mentally unwell child in Jodhpur, who was chained by their mother due to financial hardship and inability to afford treatment after the father's death. Luni SHO Dr. Hanumant Rajpurohit and Yogesh Kumar Maheshwari from Rajasthan High Court Legal Services Committee took action.
• The 813th Urs of Khwaja Garib Nawaz in Ajmer began with the opening of the Jannati Darwaza, attracting a large number of devotees. The Urs will formally begin with the sighting of the moon.
• BJP leader Arun Chaturvedi criticized former CM Ashok Gehlot regarding Aravalli conservation, while Congress leader Pratap Singh Khachariyawas announced a silent protest for 'Save Aravalli, Save Life' on December 21.
• Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of the former Mewar royal family publicly supported the 'Save Aravalli' campaign, highlighting its importance for regional protection and environmental balance.
• Uncertainty surrounds the Prime Minister's chaddar and message at the Ajmer Urs this year, with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju set to offer a chaddar, and a petition filed by Hindu Sena's Vishnu Gupta to ban VIP chaddars.

Why It Matters: News18 Rajasthan's report led to a child's rescue, while Aravalli conservation gains royal support amid political debate and Urs events unfold.