Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: Kiran Bedi Pleads with PM Modi for Urgent Action

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Former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi has issued a heartfelt appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to take swift action to combat the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has been in the 'very poor' category, with several areas recording an AQI of 369 on Friday.The ex-cop, known for her effective leadership, took to social media platform X to emphasize the need for coordinated efforts to tackle pollution. She recalled PM Modi's successful virtual meetings with officials during her tenure as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and urged him to replicate this approach, hosting monthly virtual meetings with Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of neighboring states to monitor progress in pollution control.Bedi stressed that PM Modi should address the issue in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, making it accessible to people of all ages and encouraging them to contribute to pollution control. She also called for a 'double engine' approach to undo the damage caused over the past decade, highlighting the need for cooperative practices between states and officials to address the issue.The AQI in Delhi has been a cause for concern over the past two weeks, despite anti-pollution measures in place. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the air quality is expected to remain 'very poor' in the coming week.Bedi has been actively using her social media platform to raise awareness about air quality concerns, emphasizing that pollution is not an accident, but rather the outcome of decades of poor governance coordination.