Congress Questions Delhi Government on Rising Air Pollution and Clean Air Plan

The Congress party criticized the Delhi government for deteriorating air quality in the capital, questioning the effectiveness of the National Clean Air Plan. Congress leader Ajay Maken cited recent data showing significant increases in PM2.5 levels at multiple monitoring stations since 2021, highlighting concerns over rising pollution outside the typical winter peak. He referenced studies linking higher PM2.5 exposure to increased mortality, urging accountability for the lack of improvement.