Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Delhi LG Blames Kejriwal for Air Pollution
In Delhi, the Lieutenant Governor, V.K. Saxena, wrote a long letter blaming the previous government led by Arvind Kejriwal for not doing enough to control air pollution.
He said that because of 11 years of neglect, the air quality in Delhi has become very bad.
Many people on social media disagreed with the LG and asked why the central government and other leaders are not doing more.
The current government is now taking steps to improve the situation, like making sure all vehicles have pollution checks and exploring electric buses.
Meanwhile, a report showed that air pollution in India affected 1.7 million people in 2022, which is a big increase from 2010.
The government says there isn't enough proof to link lung diseases with bad air quality, but many people think this is a serious issue.
Young people in other countries are more active in pushing for ecological concerns, but in India, this movement is still small.
The Opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, has suggested that the government and Opposition should work together to fix the problem.
Delhi LG V.K. Saxena blamed Arvind Kejriwal's government for 11 years of neglect and inaction in addressing air pollution.
Netizens criticized the LG's 15-page letter, questioning the central government's role and asking for more action.
The current Delhi government is taking steps to curb pollution, including strict enforcement of PUC norms and exploring electric bus services.
A report revealed that air pollution in India affected 1.7 million people in 2022, a 38% rise since 2010.
The Opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, proposed that the government and Opposition work together to address air pollution.
- Who
- Delhi LG V.K. Saxena, Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi, Delhi citizens
- What
- Blame game over air pollution in Delhi, government actions to curb pollution
- When
- Ongoing issue, recent statements by government and Opposition
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Fragmented resistance, low awareness, political blame game, and lack of political prioritization
Government
Opposition
Responsibility for Air Pollution
Government
The Delhi LG blames the AAP government for 11 years of neglect and inaction, holding them responsible for the severe air pollution in Delhi.
Opposition
The Opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, proposes that the government and Opposition work together to address air pollution.
- Report
- The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change (2025)
- Air Pollution Burden
- 1.7 million in 2022, 38% rise since 2010
- Government Stance
- No conclusive data linking lung diseases with poor Air Quality Index
- Opposition Leader
- Rahul Gandhi
- Key Issue
- Lack of political focus on air pollution
- LG's Letter
- 15-page letter blaming Kejriwal's 11-year 'criminal inaction'
- Current Delhi CM
- Rekha Gupta
- Key Decisions
- Strict enforcement of PUC norms, exploring pooled electric bus services, new guidelines for e-rickshaws
Sources
Apolitical air: Editorial on the absence of ecological concerns in India's electoral discourse
'Write To Nehru & Indira As Well..': Netizens SLAM Delhi LG Saxena For His 15-Page Letter Blaming Kejriwal's 11-Yr 'Criminal Inaction' In Curbing Air Pollution
Resolving Delhi's inherited problems on all fronts: CM Rekha Gupta
‘11 Years Of Neglect’: Delhi LG Writes To Kejriwal, Blames AAP Govt For Air Pollution
