Sonia Gandhi has issued a sharp statement on Delhi's pollution crisis, calling it a decade-long emergency. She has hit out at the Modi-led government, accusing it of displaying "cynicism" and failing to take meaningful action to control pollution. Her remarks have triggered a fresh political flashpoint over air quality in the capital.
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Opposition leaders have asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take the lead in tackling the crisis.
An Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) multi-city study across five sites found that spikes in pollution levels were directly linked to higher emergency room footfall for respiratory complaints.
Former IPS officer and former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi on Wednesday called for basic but major institutional reforms to tackle India's air pollution.
Air quality in Delhi deteriorated further on Tuesday evening, reaching an AQI of 372 and edging closer to the 'severe' mark, with more than 15 locations already in that category.
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