Delhi Residents Express Anger Over Air Pollution, Demand Government Accountability for Clean Air
Residents in New Delhi voice frustration over rising air pollution and demand government action for cleaner air and basic necessities.
New Delhi, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : Residents of New Delhi are increasingly frustrated with the city’s worsening air quality, which has significantly impacted their daily lives. In response to the alarming pollution levels, authorities have implemented the Graded Response Action Plan-2. However, many citizens still find it difficult to breathe clean air.
One local resident expressed his concerns, stating he has avoided going outside for the past 15 to 20 days. Previously, he enjoyed taking morning walks for about an hour, but the current pollution levels have made this impossible. He questioned how citizens could lead normal lives without access to basic necessities like clean air and water.
Criticizing both the central and state governments, he remarked that it does not matter whether the government is a “four-engine,” “three-engine,” or “double-engine” setup; the public is not seeing any benefits. He emphasized that the government has failed to provide essential services, including air and water.
Another local, Devendra Goyal, also voiced deep concern over the escalating pollution. He highlighted that the government’s intention and willpower to combat pollution are crucial, yet no administration seems to take significant action in this regard.
At nearly 60 years old, Goyal noted that stepping outside now feels suffocating due to the toxic air. He pointed out that despite the introduction of BS-6 vehicles and the Graded Response Action Plan, there has been little noticeable improvement in air quality.
Goyal accused officials of allowing construction activities to continue unchecked, despite monitoring. He alleged that corruption enables builders to proceed with projects in exchange for bribes, leaving the public to suffer from the consequences of pollution.
He insisted that merely restricting vehicles will not solve the pollution crisis. Instead, strict measures against construction activities, administrative negligence, and other pollution sources are essential to address the issue effectively.
