New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Monday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party government and party convenor Arvind Kejriwal for severe air pollution in Delhi and alleged that their government took “no concrete steps” regarding pollution in the last 10 years, due to which the people of the capital are forced to breathe poisonous air.
Hitting out at the AAP and Arvind Kejriwal, Khandelwal said that the residents of Delhi are facing this day due to their “laxity.”
“The people in Delhi have to face this day because of the laxity of AAP and Arvind Kejriwal. Delhi has turned into poisonous smoke and poisonous breath… Delhi is helpless. In 10 years, no concrete steps were taken regarding pollution. Due to this today, Delhi is forced to breathe poisonous air. The responsibility for this lies with Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP government who didn’t take even a single step to control pollution in Delhi,” Khandelwal said.
The air quality worsened in Delhi and a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts of the city. The air quality level plunged to ‘severe plus’ levels. According to the CPCB, the Air Quality Index recorded at 10 am was 486 in the national capital.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 in Delhi NCR from today, after the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached to ‘severe plus’ category.
This decision was taken after Delhi’s daily average AQI rose sharply to 441 by 4 PM on Sunday, and further escalated to 457 by 7 PM which prompted an emergency meeting of the GRAP Sub-Committee.
The Stage-IV response encompasses an 8-point action plan designed to mitigate the pollution crisis. Key measures include banning the entry of trucks into Delhi, except for the ones carrying essential commodities or providing essential services.
LNG/CNG/electric and BS-VI diesel trucks will still be permitted. Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) registered outside Delhi will also be restricted from entering, except those powered by electric, CNG, or BS-VI diesel engines. Delhi-registered BS-IV and below diesel-operated medium and heavy goods vehicles will be prohibited from operating, except for those carrying essential services.
The Sub-Committee has also extended the ban on construction and demolition activities to include public infrastructure projects like highways, roads, flyovers, and power transmission lines. (ANI)
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