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Congress Slams Delhi Govt Over Worsening Air Quality, Demands 'Clean Air Plan'

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News18•28-02-2026, 17:00

Congress Slams Delhi Govt Over Worsening Air Quality, Demands 'Clean Air Plan'

•Congress criticizes Delhi government for poor air quality in the national capital, accusing it of making excuses.
•Congress leader Ajay Maken highlights that Delhi's air quality has worsened since 2021, citing PM2.5 levels.
•PM2.5 levels in several Delhi stations increased significantly compared to 2021, with some rising by up to 291%.
•Maken questions the government's 'clean air plan' and points out that even in late February, the air remains toxic.
•A 2024 Lancet study cited by Maken links PM2.5 levels to millions of deaths in India, emphasizing the health risks.

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