Delhi: BJP leaders distribute masks, slam AAP over rising pollution levels
Delhi Faces Severe Air Pollution
Mask Distribution by BJP Leaders
On Monday, Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva and BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal distributed masks at Central Secretariat Metro Station. The air quality in Delhi has been classified as 'Severe' by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Criticism of Delhi Government
Virendra Sachdeva criticized the AAP-led Delhi government for the worsening air quality, attributing it to poor governance. He emphasized the need for dust control and stopping stubble burning in Punjab.
Current Air Quality Situation
A thick smog covers Delhi, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 483. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 ('Severe+') is now in effect, leading to the suspension of physical classes for most students.
Measures Under GRAP Stage IV
Stage IV measures include stopping truck traffic into Delhi, except for essential services, and banning construction activities. Only LNG/CNG/electric and BS-VI diesel trucks are allowed. Restrictions also apply to light commercial vehicles and diesel-operated goods vehicles.
Doubts Revealed
BJP
BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. They are involved in politics and governance in different parts of the country.
Virendraa Sachdeva and Praveen Khandelwal
Virendraa Sachdeva and Praveen Khandelwal are leaders from the BJP party. They are involved in activities to help people during the air pollution crisis in Delhi.
AAP
AAP stands for Aam Aadmi Party, which is another political party in India. They are currently leading the government in Delhi.
Air Quality Index
The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is a number used to tell how clean or polluted the air is. A higher number means the air is more polluted and can be harmful to health.
Graded Response Action Plan
The Graded Response Action Plan is a set of rules and actions that are put in place to control air pollution when it gets very bad. It includes steps like stopping certain vehicles and construction to reduce pollution.
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