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AAP Protests Against Toll Plazas, Cites Pollution Concerns

NEW DELHI, December 30, 2025 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest on Monday demanding the closure of all toll plazas in Delhi, alleging that idling vehicles contribute significantly to the capital’s deteriorating air quality. The demonstration, led by Leader of the Opposition in the MCD House, Ankush Narang, took place at the Ghazipur MCD toll plaza.

AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the BJP-led MCD of disregarding Supreme Court directives regarding toll operations during periods of poor air quality. He pointed to long queues at the Ghazipur toll plaza as evidence of pollution hotspots and questioned the inaction of both the MCD and the Delhi government, which AAP claims are both led by the BJP.

Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh responded, stating that the Supreme Court had not ordered the closure of toll plazas but had directed the MCD to temporarily suspend operations under certain conditions. He added that the MCD has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court outlining steps taken to address the issue.

Singh also revealed that the MCD is transitioning to a Multi-Lane Free Flow system using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and RFID technology to eliminate toll barriers. He said tenders for the project are being issued, promising reduced congestion and emissions at toll points. The Mayor accused AAP of spreading misinformation and pointed out the AAP government’s lack of action on the issue when it was previously in power.

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