Vidit Gujrathi Highlights Hazardous Delhi Air Quality Amid India Open Pollution Concerns

Indian chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi highlighted Delhi's hazardous air pollution, sharing a screenshot showing an AQI of 598 and calling the crisis a slow poisoning that lacks urgent attention. The deteriorating air quality has also impacted the India Open badminton tournament, with World No.3 Anders Antonsen withdrawing due to extreme pollution. Public reactions reflect frustration and concern over the worsening conditions, which authorities and residents have increasingly normalized despite health risks.