Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Kejriwal Demands GST Removal on Air Purifiers
Arvind Kejriwal, the former chief minister of Delhi, has asked the central government to remove the 18% GST tax on air and water purifiers.
He says this tax is unfair because the air in Delhi is very polluted, and people need these machines to stay healthy.
The air quality is expected to stay very bad for the next week.
Doctors also say that people, especially those with health problems, should get regular check-ups because of the pollution.
Kejriwal believes that clean air and water are basic rights for everyone, and the government should not add extra taxes on items that help people stay safe from pollution.
The government has not yet responded to his demand.
Arvind Kejriwal demanded the removal of 18% GST on air and water purifiers due to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR.
He stated that clean air and clean water are basic rights of every citizen.
The air quality in Delhi is forecasted to remain 'very poor' over the coming week.
Doctors have advised regular diagnostic screening for pollution-linked health issues, especially for vulnerable groups.
Kejriwal criticized the government for imposing taxes on essential health products during a pollution crisis.
- Who
- Arvind Kejriwal, former chief minister of Delhi
- What
- Demanded the removal of 18% GST on air and water purifiers
- When
- November 28, 2025
- Where
- Delhi-NCR
- Why
- Due to worsening air quality and the high tax on essential health products
Arvind Kejriwal's Stance
Government's Stance
GST on Air and Water Purifiers
Arvind Kejriwal's Stance
Kejriwal believes the 18% GST on air and water purifiers is an 'outright injustice' and should be removed immediately, especially given the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR.
Government's Stance
The government has not yet responded to Kejriwal's demand, but historically, it has maintained that GST rates are decided based on broader economic considerations.
- Person
- Arvind Kejriwal
- Demand
- Removal of 18% GST on air and water purifiers
- Reason
- Worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR
- Air Quality Forecast
- Very poor over the coming week
- Affected Groups
- Smokers, asthma patients, children, people with pre-existing cardiac or respiratory conditions
- Primary Pollutant
- PM2.5 (fine particulate matter)
- Delhi's Annual Mean AQI (2025)
- 180
Sources
Kejriwal Urges Centre to Scrap 18% GST on Air Purifiers
Kejriwal demands Centre to remove 18 per cent GST on air purifiers
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‘Modi ji, India’s children are choking’: Rahul Gandhi slams PM over silence on Delhi’s ‘health emergency’
‘Outright injustice’: Kejriwal calls for zero GST on purifiers as Delhi battles toxic air
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