Delhi residents protest air pollution, demand government action
On Wednesday, over a hundred Delhiites—including students and activists—gathered at Jantar Mantar to call out the city's worsening air pollution.
With signs like "Dear government, breathing shouldn't be a premium plan," they pressed for real government action during Parliament's Winter Session, making it clear they want clean air to be a priority.
Why people are speaking up now
Protesters urged immediate steps from leaders, pointing out that poor air isn't just Delhi's problem—it affects everyone.
Seventy-one-year-old Ritu Khanna said India could draw lessons from cities such as Beijing, Mexico City, Los Angeles and London that have faced similar crises, while student Rishav Kumar highlighted the broader impact.
With Delhi's air quality index stuck at a "very poor" 342 and recent arrests at earlier protests, frustration is definitely growing.