Lucknow, Dec. 21 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday called for the protection of the Aravalli hills, following the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills on November 20.

The definition reportedly states that any hills in the range with an elevation of less than 100 metres are not subject to the strictures against mining.

In a post on social media platformX, Yadav emphasised that preserving the Aravalli hills is directly linked to Delhi's future, as the range functions as a natural shield for the Delhi-NCR region. He said the hills play a crucial role in reducing air pollution, regulating the city's temperature, and maintaining biodiversity.

He asserted that if the Aravallis s...