'Need urgent intervention': Priyanka Gandhi flags toxic Delhi air to PM Modi, Rekha Gupta and Bhupender Yadav

As Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) reel under extremely severe air pollution, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Sunday expressed shock and concern over the emergency-like situation, calling for immediate collective action from the central and state governments.

In a social media post on handle X, she emphasised the need for urgent intervention to mitigate the toxic situation, which affects vulnerable groups such as children, senior citizens, and those with respiratory issues.

Delhi’s air quality has been a long-standing concern, with the city often recording hazardous levels of pollution during winter. The situation has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning the effectiveness of government measures to address the crisis.

She urged the Centre and the state governments to take immediate action, offering support and cooperation from her party. “The central and state governments need to act immediately. We will all support and cooperate with whatever actions they choose to take to mitigate this awful situation,” she added.

“The pollution enveloping this city is like a grey shroud thrown over it,” the Wayanad MP said. “It’s really about time all of us get together, regardless of our political compulsions, and do something about it,” she said.