Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a strong appeal to the Indian government, demanding immediate parliamentary discussion on the severe air pollution crisis gripping Delhi. The Opposition leader characterized the situation as a grave health emergency that requires urgent intervention.
Political Pressure Mounts Over Pollution Crisis
On Friday, Rahul Gandhi directly challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the capital's deteriorating air quality. The Congress leader questioned why the government was displaying no urgency or accountability in addressing what he termed a critical public health issue affecting millions of citizens.
Gandhi emphasized that the Centre must introduce a strict and enforceable action plan to combat toxic air levels. His statements came alongside a meeting with concerned mothers at his residence, where he heard firsthand accounts of how pollution is impacting children's health.
Mothers Voice Concerns Over Children's Health
Through social media platform X, Gandhi shared powerful insights from his interaction with worried parents. Every mother I meet tells me the same thing: her child is growing up breathing toxic air, he wrote in an emotional post directed at the Prime Minister.
The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha expressed that mothers across Delhi feel exhausted, scared and angry about their children's deteriorating health conditions. Modi ji, India's children are choking in front of us. How can you stay silent? he questioned, highlighting the severity of the situation.
Persistent Poor Air Quality and Health Impacts
Delhi has been battling dangerously poor air quality for 15 consecutive days, with forecasts from the Air Quality Early Warning System indicating conditions will remain in the 'very poor' range throughout the coming week.
Medical experts have issued serious health warnings as pollution levels continue to plummet into the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories. Doctors recommend regular health screenings to detect early signs of pollution-related illnesses, particularly among vulnerable groups including:
- Children and infants
- Regular smokers
- Asthma patients
- Individuals with existing respiratory conditions
- People with cardiac issues
Healthcare professionals explain that toxic air can trigger airway inflammation, significantly reduce lung function, and worsen pre-existing diseases. The medical community has joined political leaders in calling for immediate action to address this public health emergency.
Rahul Gandhi concluded his appeal with a clear message: Our children deserve clean air – not excuses and distractions. His call for parliamentary action represents growing political pressure on the government to implement concrete measures against the capital's pollution crisis.
