Delhi's Struggle with Air Pollution: A Call for Urgent Action

Rahul Gandhi demands a parliamentary debate on Delhi's worsening air pollution, criticizing Prime Minister Modi's inaction. He emphasizes the impact on children, urging a strict action plan. Mothers voice concerns about health risks, highlighting a national crisis as Delhi battles toxic air.

As the Winter session of Parliament approaches, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has demanded a comprehensive discussion on Delhi's escalating air pollution crisis. In a pointed critique, Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on what he described as a 'health emergency.'

Gandhi called for an enforceable plan to combat air pollution, emphasizing the lack of urgency and accountability from the government. He engaged with a group of mothers at his residence, sharing their concerns about pollution's impact on their children's health in a video.

Highlighting the universality of the issue, Gandhi stressed that all are affected by the toxic air, regardless of status. He lamented the powerful stakeholders benefiting from pollution, diminishing political will. Gandhi's call to organize citizens for action reflects a growing national concern as air quality declines.

(With inputs from agencies.)