Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully has written to the Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee on Aravalli Conservation, urging it to extend the deadline for its final report beyond 31 August 2026. In the letter, Jully raised pointed concerns about the committee's methodology during its recent visit to Rajasthan, arguing that a report of this magnitude cannot be finalised without substantive consultation with affected communities.

Key Concerns Raised by the Opposition

Jully questioned why the committee had visited only a handful of districts in Rajasthan despite the Aravalli range spanning a significant portion of the state. He alleged that several Aravalli-rich districts — including Chittorgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Deeg, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Kota, Karauli, and Dholpur — were omitted from the interim report submitted to the Supreme Court in October 2025.

He further alleged that public hearings were inadequately publicised, limiting community participation. Representatives were reportedly allotted only two minutes each to speak — a constraint Jully described as reducing a matter of serious environmental and social consequence to a mere formality.

Demand for Broader Community Dialogue

Jully stressed that no final decision should be taken before meaningful dialogue is held with affected communities across all 64 Aravalli districts spanning Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, as well as the Braj region in Mathura. He argued that a comprehensive assessment of the range is impossible without understanding the ground realities facing residents and communities dependent on the ecosystem.

Mining-Affected Villages Left Unvisited

Among the sharpest criticisms in the letter was the allegation that the committee had not visited a single mining-affected village to assess the firsthand impact of mining and stone crushing on health, environment, and livelihoods. Jully asserted that such omissions fundamentally undermine the credibility and completeness of any report the committee might submit.

What the Opposition Is Asking For

Jully has demanded an extension of the report deadline to allow for a thorough, transparent, and meaningful consultation process. He reiterated that the voices of people living in and around the Aravalli region must be formally heard before any recommendations are placed before the Supreme Court. The committee's response to the letter, and whether the Supreme Court will grant any extension, is expected to become clear in the coming days.