KiranBedi makes an appeal to PM Modi as Delhi’s AQI worsens

Former Puducherry lieutenant governor KiranBedi recently appealed to PM Modi about rising pollution concerns in the national capital.

The AQI in Delhi has been in the news for a long time, with pollution worsening conditions in the national capital. For this, many celebrities, politicians, and other important figures in the country have even expressed their concerns and opinions. Former Puducherry lieutenant governor KiranBedihas also highlighted the issue and appealed to PM Modi for the same.

KiranBedi issues an appeal to PM Modi.

KiranBedi has appealed to Prime Minister NarendraModi, urging him to intervene amid worsening air pollution in Delhi. She has messaged the PM on the day when several areas in the national capital recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 369, falling in the ‘very poor’ category. She urged the PM to raise this issue in his Mann Ki Baat address to reach all age groups and help them understand how they could contribute to pollution control.

What was KiranBedi’s appeal to PM Modi?

Taking to X, KiranBedi urged PM Modi to address the issue during his ‘Mann Ki Bata’ address and even referenced his “effective” Zoom sessions with officials during her time as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. A part of her tweet on X read, “Sir, please forgive me for pleading again. But I have seen your very effective Zoom sessions during my time in Puducherry. How you got everybody to deliver and perform time bound in several national challenges. How everyone was inspired to meet the deadlines and the goals.”

KiranBedi urged the PM to hold monthly virtual meetings with the Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of Delhi’s neighbouring states to take stock of progress in tackling pollution. She wrote, “It will give us hope because we will know it’s under your oversight. People can heave a sense of relief.” She concluded, “Delhi was waiting for a ‘double engine’ in this respect too, to undo the damage done last 10 years.”