Congress slams Modi govt over Delhi air quality, cites PM2.5 risks
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
Delhi's air quality entered the 'very poor' category for the first time this season on November 2, 2026, with the AQI recording 312 at 9 a.m. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh attacked the Modi government, stating PM2.5 particulate matter is choking the nation's capital and other parts of north India. He noted that PM2.5 safety standards are currently four times the World Health Organisation's 24-hour average and eight times the annual average. Ramesh criticised the National Clean Air Programme for focusing heavily on PM10, saying PM2.5 is the real public health killer and standards need urgent revision.
Why it matters
Delhi residents face immediate health risks as air quality deteriorates into the very poor category, with the government's current pollution control measures potentially inadequate for the finer PM2.5 pollutant. The Congress's critique highlights a gap in India's air quality monitoring and enforcement framework.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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