BJP’s Manoj Tiwari Criticizes AAP Over Delhi’s Air Pollution
In New Delhi, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for failing to address Delhi’s worsening air quality. He accused the AAP government of lacking intent to reduce pollution over the past decade and urged citizens to support BJP in the upcoming assembly elections. Tiwari stated, “The AAP government wakes up only when there is a problem.”
BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla echoed Tiwari’s sentiments, blaming AAP for turning Delhi into a “poisonous gas chamber.” He questioned the effectiveness of measures like the bio decomposer and criticized the ban on firecrackers during Diwali, while ignoring other pollution sources like stubble burning in Punjab.
Poonawalla further accused AAP of risking citizens’ health by failing to address vehicular, industrial, and dust pollution. He highlighted the non-functional smoke towers, despite significant investment.
Currently, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is in the ‘Poor’ to ‘Very Poor’ categories, with areas like Anand Vihar and Dwarka showing high pollution levels. The Central Pollution Control Board warns that prolonged exposure to such air can cause respiratory issues.
In response, the Delhi Government announced the strict implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan-1 (GRAP-1) to combat rising pollution levels.
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BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. It is known for its nationalist policies and is currently one of the ruling parties in India.
Manoj Tiwari -: Manoj Tiwari is an Indian politician, actor, and singer. He is a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been involved in various political activities in Delhi.
AAP -: AAP stands for Aam Aadmi Party, which is another major political party in India. It was founded with the aim of fighting corruption and is currently in power in Delhi.
Delhi’s Air Pollution -: Delhi’s air pollution refers to the high levels of harmful particles and gases in the air of Delhi, which can cause health problems. It is a major concern, especially during winter months when pollution levels rise.
AQI -: AQI stands for Air Quality Index, which is a number used to communicate how polluted the air currently is or how polluted it is forecast to become. The higher the AQI, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern.
GRAP-1 -: GRAP-1 refers to the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan, which is a set of measures to control air pollution in Delhi. It includes actions like stopping construction activities and controlling vehicle emissions to improve air quality.