After Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP raises Air Pollution Issue in Lok Sabha, Says “Govt is ready to discuss”

December 12, 2025

New Delhi: After raising the issue of air pollution in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that all parties, including the government, have agreed to discuss the issue.

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament House, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said,
“I think everyone agrees. The government has also stated its readiness for discussion. Now, an action plan must be developed. Pollution is constantly increasing, so concrete steps must be taken. While various issues are discussed, this should also be discussed. It would be better if the government develops and implements an action plan.”

Rahul Gandhi raises pollution issue in the House

Earlier, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed serious concern over air pollution, saying that this is an issue on which all parties are unanimous.

He said, “I raised the issue of pollution in the House. This is a topic on which all parties can agree, because children are falling ill, people are suffering from cancer and other diseases. I have suggested that this should be discussed unanimously, without blaming anyone, and that the opinions of experts should also be sought, so that the country can be shown that we can work together.”

Calling for a comprehensive and time-bound strategy

Rahul Gandhi stressed that the government should formulate a comprehensive, time-bound strategy to tackle the air pollution crisis.

He said, “Most of our cities are covered in a blanket of toxic air. Millions of children suffer from lung diseases, people are facing diseases like cancer, and it has become difficult for the elderly to breathe.”

He said that both the government and the opposition are in complete agreement on this issue and are ready to cooperate in developing a joint action plan.

Demand for an immediate parliamentary discussion

Rahul Gandhi, demanding an immediate discussion in Parliament, said, “The Prime Minister should present a plan for every city that outlines how we can make significant progress in the next five or ten years—even if the problem isn’t completely solved immediately.”

Pollution in Delhi in the ‘very poor’ category

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) at 7 am on Friday was recorded at 331, which falls in the ‘very poor’ category.

The AQI in Jahangirpuri, Delhi, was recorded at 405, pushing the area into the ‘severe’ category.