On 18th November, hundreds of residents of Delhi joined peotest call at Jantar Mantar tormented by the severe AQI in Delhi. Protesters gathered in huge numbers and raised slogans demanding immediate action from the government.
JNUSU President Aditi said at the public meeting, “people are suffering and this government is not even ready to acknowledge the crisis. However, they have installed ₹6 lakh worth of air purifiers in government buildings to save themselves from the venomous air. The people demand immediate and long term action against the poison in Delhi’s air.”
AISA Delhi State President, Saiyed Ishfaq said, “we are asserting that pollution is a socio-political issue and its answer lies in the intent of those who we choose as decision makers. But right now, we see our Chief Minister is not ready to step up. The venomous air needs immediate catering as well and lasting solutions. We demand a people centric policy for industrial and vehicular pollution, which does not exclude the already marginalised.”
Despite regular police intimidation, the protest continued and ended with a resolve to further the fight for clean air!
