Sun Dec 07 20:06:38 UTC 2025: Summary:

Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed concerns about the city’s air pollution, stating that her government needs 27 months to fix the issue. She distributed electric heaters to night guards to reduce pollution from open fires and criticized previous administrations’ ineffective measures. Gupta also accused the opposition Congress party of opportunism, while the Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav countered by criticizing the BJP’s inaction on pollution despite being in power at various levels for years. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa claimed improvements in air quality despite increased vehicular traffic and construction, though the city’s AQI remained in the ‘very poor’ category.

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Delhi CM Promises Air Quality Improvements, As Opposition Slams Inaction

New Delhi, December 8, 2025 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured residents that visible improvements in governance, particularly regarding air quality, will be seen within the next six months. Speaking at a public event on Sunday, Gupta stated that her government requires 27 months to fully address the city’s persistent pollution problem.

The Chief Minister distributed electric heaters to night guards of Resident Welfare Associations, aiming to curb pollution from traditional open fires during winter. She criticized past initiatives by previous administrations, including the “odd-even” scheme and smog towers, as ineffective and wasteful.

Gupta also took aim at the opposition Congress party, accusing them of exploiting the pollution issue for political gain. However, Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav refuted the accusations, pointing out the BJP’s extensive period of governance at the central, municipal, and state levels, questioning their lack of progress in tackling pollution.

Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa defended the government’s efforts, claiming “significant and encouraging” improvements in air quality despite increased traffic and construction. However, Delhi’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the “very poor” category at 308 on Sunday, highlighting the challenges that remain.

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