AAP leaders gathered outside the Delhi Secretariat to highlight the growing pollution emergency. They beat plates and spoons to symbolically wake the government. The party said Delhi’s leadership was in deep sleep. Protesters raised sharp slogans against the chief minister. Police detained several leaders during the demonstration. AAP claimed the protest was peaceful. The message was direct and public focused.
What Message Did Plate Beating Send?
AAP said the method was deliberate and familiar. Party leaders recalled how plate beating was once promoted nationally during lockdown. This time it was used to push pollution out. Leaders said silence from the government forced symbolic action. The protest aimed to grab attention. They warned stronger protests could follow. Pollution was described as a public health emergency.
Is Government Manipulating AQI Data?
Sourabh Bharadwaj alleged large scale manipulation of AQI monitoring. He claimed water was sprayed near monitoring stations. Some stations were reportedly placed inside forest areas. This made pollution levels appear lower. Bharadwaj said real pollution remained unchecked. Construction work continued openly across Delhi. Fake numbers replaced real solutions.
Why Are GRAP Rules Not Enforced?
Supreme Court introduced GRAP to control severe pollution. Bharadwaj said BJP failed to follow these rules. Odd even was not implemented under GRAP Four. Traffic restrictions were missing. Construction bans were ignored. He questioned government seriousness. He asked whether ministers were above court orders. Pollution control existed only on paper.
What About Artificial Rain Promises?
The environment minister had promised artificial rain. Bharadwaj said the promise remains unfulfilled. No such exercise has taken place. Pollution levels continued to rise daily. Hospitals were filling rapidly. Children and elderly faced breathing distress. Empty announcements brought no relief. Action was missing on ground.
Is Stubble Burning Still Responsible?
Bharadwaj cited official data on stubble burning. Punjab AQI remained between eighty and hundred. The central government reported major reduction in farm fires. Despite this Delhi AQI crossed four hundred fifty. This raised serious questions. Pollution sources were local. Blaming others no longer worked. Delhi needed honest answers.
What Is AAP’s Political Warning?
Bharadwaj claimed the chief minister’s position was weakening. He said leadership change was inevitable. The government focused on hiding data not pollution. Public trust was collapsing fast. He warned people were suffering daily. Animals were also falling sick. Delhi needed immediate corrective leadership. Pollution exposed governance failure.
