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Congress rallies in Jharkhand against new mining law
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 02:03 AM
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Congress leaders staged a protest in Jharkhand demanding a review of the state’s recently passed mining legislation.
Congress party members gathered in Jharkhand on Monday to voice strong opposition to the state’s newly enacted mining law. The legislators argued that the legislation could undermine environmental safeguards and marginalise local communities dependent on forest resources.
Party leaders held a press conference after the rally, urging the Jharkhand government to reconsider key provisions that allow broader allocation of mining leases. They called for a transparent review process and warned that the law might attract unchecked corporate exploitation.
The protest comes amid growing concerns across several Indian states about the balance between resource extraction and sustainable development. While the state government maintains that the law aims to boost revenue and create jobs, Congress insists that any economic gains must not compromise ecological integrity or the rights of indigenous populations.
No immediate response from the Jharkhand chief minister’s office was recorded at the time of reporting.
Party leaders held a press conference after the rally, urging the Jharkhand government to reconsider key provisions that allow broader allocation of mining leases. They called for a transparent review process and warned that the law might attract unchecked corporate exploitation.
The protest comes amid growing concerns across several Indian states about the balance between resource extraction and sustainable development. While the state government maintains that the law aims to boost revenue and create jobs, Congress insists that any economic gains must not compromise ecological integrity or the rights of indigenous populations.
No immediate response from the Jharkhand chief minister’s office was recorded at the time of reporting.