The politics of the capital has become heated due to the worsening air quality of Delhi, increasing number of patients and dust spread on the roads. Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devendra Yadav made a scathing attack on the government and said that an attempt is being made to hide its failure in the name of Metro, while the real responsible departments have not yet received concrete instructions.

Government accused of negligence regarding metro construction

Congress President Devendra Yadav claimed that the share of metro construction in the pollution reaching dangerous levels in the capital is higher than before and this is the result of the negligence of the governments. He says that during the Congress rule, the cleaning of soil and debris from metro construction was done overnight. Road washing and immediate debris removal were common procedures to control dust. He said that now when the construction work has reduced and most of it is underground, it is ridiculous for Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to issue strict instructions for cleaning the metro.

No metro, government under question on pollution

Devendra Yadav alleged that when there is already a warning that the air will remain very bad for the next 10 days, then the Delhi government is blaming the failure on the Metro. He says that the responsibility of controlling pollution lies with departments like PWD, Municipal Corporation, DDA, to which no clear instructions have been issued till now. He suggested that if the Delhi government also adopts modern technology on the lines of Metro to dispose of dust, garbage and debris, then pollution can be reduced to a great extent.

Ring Road campaign is just a show

Taking a jibe at Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Congress leader said that after ten months, he now remembered that metro construction also contributes to pollution. He termed the announcement of making 55 kilometer ring road dust-free as a deception on the public. Yadav said that the cleanliness campaign that ran from July to October could not reduce the dirtiness of Delhi, hence now the washing of Ring Road and water sprinkler is just an attempt to avoid criticism from the opposition.

Concern over increasing patients amid air pollution

Devendra Yadav warned the Chief Minister that due to increasing pollution the number of patients in hospitals is increasing daily. He suggested that the Delhi government should immediately issue an advisory to hospitals. According to him, people in the capital are suffering from problems like difficulty in breathing, lung problems, heart disease, increased risk of stroke and irritation in eyes, nose and throat. Complaints of pain in bones have also increased.

‘Zero enforcement on ground’ despite implementation of GREP

The Congress President said that even after implementing GRAP, DPCC and State Environment Department have completely failed to implement it. He alleged that till date the Delhi government has not issued any clear SOP for all the concerned agencies including MCD, PWD, NDMC, Delhi Cantonment Board, DDMRC, DDA. According to Yadav, at present there is no concrete system for dust and debris disposal, due to which both the air and the people of Delhi are bearing the brunt.

Why People Are Leaving Delhi: The air in Delhi is very bad at this time. On one hand, North India is facing the brunt of cold, while on the other hand, Delhi is also facing the brunt of pollution along with cold. In areas like Anand Vihar, Ghazipur, India Gate and Duty Path, ITO and Akshardham Temple, the blanket of fog dimmed the sunlight a bit. The worsening air quality of Delhi is now forcing people to take difficult decisions. Many families have started leaving the city and settling in cities with clean air like Bengaluru. There are many families who lived their lives in the streets of Delhi but are now forced to leave the streets of Delhi to save their lives.

people leaving delhi

The story is no longer just about one or two families. Last week, a post went viral on social media, in which a professional said that his wife left a prestigious government job to leave Delhi’s polluted air, fearing for the health of their child. This post brought out the frustration and uneasiness buried within the people regarding the unsafe air of Delhi-NCR. The air quality of the city has been stuck in the poor category for the last several weeks. Now pollution is no longer just an issue of weather, but has started affecting people’s lifestyle and future decisions.

Many people move to other places until the winter passes, while some are deciding to leave the city permanently. Many people said while talking to the media, “Maybe I had become accustomed to the air of Delhi, but my parents’ health started deteriorating every winter. After the arrival of the child, it was decided that there was no point in stopping now. Got a job in another city and we took the same house there. There is no reason to come back.” Some people are forced to stay in the city, but life has not been easy. Some people move out of the city during pollution months for work. The rest seek respite by spending a few weeks in hilly areas like Ranikhet, Mussoorie, Chail or Kasauli.

not easy for everyone

However, it is not so easy for everyone to leave the city. As one user wrote on X that not everyone can leave the place. Most of the people are tied to jobs or compulsions. The real need is for efficient administration and strong policies. It’s easy to run away, but difficult to fix the problem.

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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.

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