US Edition'I miss breathing': Delhi protesters demand action on pollution
- On Sunday, over a hundred citizens, including students and activists, gathered at India Gate to demand stronger action on rising air pollution, chanting slogans and carrying air quality monitors.
- Over the past three weeks, AQI readings showed sustained deterioration as private monitors flagged hazardous levels between 414 and 507, while 22 centres recorded AQI above 400.
- Despite repeated warnings, demonstrators stayed nearly two hours and around 55 protesters, including 15 women, were taken away in police buses after clashes under Section 163 BNSS enforcement.
- On Sunday evening, the Commission for Air Quality Management reviewed pollution, noted AQI improved to 370 by 4 p.m., and said Stage I and II measures, including bans on burning, would continue.
- Activists warned of long-term health risks, with Ms Kandhari saying `My children will live 10 years less than their cousins` due to polluted air, as residents demand urgent action.
105 Articles
105 Articles
Hundreds of people protested in New Delhi against rising pollution, with nearly a hundred briefly detained, as air quality continues to deteriorate in the Indian capital and surrounding regions.
The Star Kuala Lumpur
Conservative AngleNew Delhi police detain dozens in anti-pollution protests
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian police detained dozens of people during a rare protest at the famed India Gate monument in New Delhi demanding action to curb an annual scourge of toxic air swathing the capital and its surrounding region. Read full story
Winnipeg Sun
Air pollution levels surge in India's capital, sparking rare protests
By Rishi Lekhi
'Citizens treated like criminals': Rahul slams govt over detention of protesters
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday criticised the government after several people protesting at India Gate against the worsening air quality were detained for assembling without permission and asked why citizens peacefully demanding clean air were being treated like “criminals”. Gandhi called for decisive action on air pollution “right now, instead of attacking citizens asking for clean air”. He made the remarks on X in response t…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
