Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot has taken an aggressive stance on the Aravalli mining issue, leading marches and criticizing governments, aiming to build an environmentalist image. This contrasts with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's more cautious approach, which focuses on legal processes while avoiding street protests due to past mining controversies during his tenure. The differing strategies are seen as a calibrated tussle for moral high ground and future leadership within the state's Congress party.