Aravalli Mining Halted: Gehlot Slams Yadav on Sariska, Alleges Personal Interests

• Supreme Court stayed its November 20 order on Aravalli mining, imposing a complete ban until the next hearing on January 21, 2026.
• Former CM Ashok Gehlot welcomed the SC decision, attributing it to a public movement and Congress's social media campaign.
• Gehlot accused Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav of attempting to initiate mining in the Sariska Tiger Reserve and alleged personal interests behind government decisions.
• Gehlot criticized the abolition of the independent Central Empowered Committee (CEC) and its replacement with a ministry-reporting committee.
• Gehlot admitted a 1-hectare mining lease was granted to a family member due to a "misunderstanding" during his tenure but claimed it was immediately stopped.

Why It Matters: SC halts Aravalli mining; Gehlot blames Yadav for Sariska push and questions govt's motives.