Delhi Air Pollution Crisis: Congress Accuses AAP and BJP of Governance Failure

Delhi Congress Chief Devender Yadav alleged that the AAP government's internal issues have caused the closure of 600 PUC centres, leading to many vehicles without pollution clearance certificates on the roads. Yadav called for adopting the Sheila Dikshit-led Congress governance model to tackle air pollution effectively.

Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav has accused the AAP government of internal mismanagement, which he claims has led to the closure of 600 Pollution Under Control (PUC) centres. This shutdown has resulted in numerous vehicles plying without necessary pollution clearance certificates, aggravating the city's air quality issues.

Yadav suggested that the BJP and Aam Aadmi Party should adopt the governance model of the Sheila Dikshit-led Congress to combat air pollution effectively. He highlighted that under Congress rule, air quality had been well-managed without such crises.

Further, the Delhi Petrol Dealers' Association (DPDA) has been pushing for a revision of the rates for PUC certificates, stating that the recently announced hike does not meet operational costs. Devender Yadav criticized both AAP and BJP for failing to address the deteriorating air quality, despite the BJP's considerable representation in both Parliament and the Municipal Corporation.

(With inputs from agencies.)