BJP Slams Mamata Govt Over Kolkata's 'Toxic Air' Crisis, Cites Parliament Data
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News18•29-01-2026, 16:55
BJP Slams Mamata Govt Over Kolkata's 'Toxic Air' Crisis, Cites Parliament Data
- •BJP intensified criticism of West Bengal government over Kolkata's worsening air quality, citing official data presented in Parliament.
- •BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya stated Kolkata's 'toxic air is no longer an allegation' and highlighted that Delhi's pollution gets national attention while Kolkata's is overlooked.
- •Parliamentary data showed Kolkata's average AQI for November and December consistently in 'poor' to 'very poor' categories, with December 2025 reaching 202 (very poor).
- •Official assessments attribute PM10 pollution largely to dust emissions (43%) and PM2.5 to cooking emissions (29%), with industrial and vehicular emissions also significant.
- •Malviya alleged state government inaction despite repeated directives from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on construction dust, waste burning, and industrial regulation.
Why It Matters: BJP criticizes Mamata government for Kolkata's severe air pollution, citing official data and alleged administrative apathy.
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