NSUI stages protest against hazardous air pollution in Delhi, demands immediate action

NEW DELHI: The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest against hazardous air pollution in the national capital on Thursday, demanding immediate government intervention to tackle the worsening situation and protect public health. Led by NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar, students and activists gathered at the organisation's headquarters on Raisina Road and took out a protest march, raising concerns over the deteriorating pollution levels and their impact on residents. 

Addressing the protesters, Jakhar said Delhi's polluted air had put the health and daily lives of ordinary citizens at serious risk, with children and older adults particularly vulnerable. 

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"Despite repeated warnings and the worsening situation, the government and responsible agencies have failed to deliver concrete solutions. Making claims on paper and issuing statements will not solve this crisis; people need immediate action," he said. NSUI members and students held oxygen masks to their noses and held up placards saying "students demand clean air for a healthy Delhi". 

The student organisation said access to clean air is a fundamental right and demanded swift, effective and time-bound measures to address the pollution crisis, along with accountability from the concerned authorities. The NSUI said it would continue to raise the issue until concrete steps were taken to ensure cleaner air and a healthier environment for Delhi residents.