Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva called on Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) VK Saxena to convene a high-level all-party meeting to tackle the escalating issues of air and water pollution in the Capital.

With major festivals like Diwali and Chhath Puja approaching in the next three weeks, Sachdeva criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government led by CM Atishi for its perceived indifference to pollution control.

“The Delhi Government is not taking pollution control seriously, making it imperative for the L-G to intervene in the interest of public health,” Sachdeva stated during a press conference.

He pointed out that the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has nearly doubled in just four days, while Chief Minister Atishi has remained silent. “Her Environment Minister has issued only perfunctory statements,” he added, stressing the urgent need for action.

Sachdeva raised concerns over stubble burning, which significantly contributes to Delhi’s winter pollution.