Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: Activists Demand Immediate Action

Hundreds of Delhi residents, including students, gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest against the capital's deteriorating air quality. Citing a persistent 'very poor' Air Quality Index post-Diwali, demonstrators criticized the government's inaction and highlighted the severe impact on daily life and public health.

On Tuesday, a significant protest erupted at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, as hundreds, including students from major universities, rallied against the city's incessant air pollution. Their main demand: urgent governmental action to combat the hazardous air quality plaguing the national capital.

The protestors pointed to the post-Diwali 'very poor' AQI, which has persistently lingered above 300. According to Central Pollution Control Board data, Tuesday's overall AQI stood at 344, with several key monitoring stations reporting 'severe' pollution levels.

Demonstrators, equipped with industrial-grade respiratory masks, expressed frustration over the lack of effective measures. Chanting 'Delhi ICU mein hai, Govt kahan hai?', they criticized government priorities and demanded fundamental rights to clean air without manipulation or political deflection.

(With inputs from agencies.)