The bench led by Chief Justice of Delhi, emphasized that allowing people to perform the puja in the river could lead to health issues, referring to a recent case where an individual fell ill after taking a dip in the polluted water and was hospitalized.
The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday, raising concerns among residents and political leaders over pollution just ahead of Chhath Puja.
Certain areas of the national capital witnessed a layer of smog engulfing the area as the air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 328, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). This
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday questioned the ruling Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal over the steps his party has taken to reduce pollution in Delhi.
BJP leader Shazia Ilmi on Saturday criticised the AAP-led Delhi Government for its handling of the city's worsening pollution crisis, highlighting the alarming presence of toxic foam in the River Yamuna and the resulting breathing difficulties for residents.
Earlier on Friday, in response to the BJP's protest against water pollution in the Yamuna River, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendra Jain stated that the industrial waste polluting the river does not come from Delhi, as there are "no water-polluting industries" in the national capital.
On October 24, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva took a dip in the Yamuna river to mark his protest against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lead Delhi government with the rising pollution in the river as well as the city.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked the Stage II GRAP Action Plan across the National Capital Region. This includes carrying out mechanical/vacuum sweeping and water sprinkling of the identified roads on a daily basis.
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday took a dip in the Yamuna river to mark his protest against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lead Delhi government with the rising pollution in the river as well as the city.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday blamed the BJP for the growing air and water pollution in Delhi. She alleged that the polluted foam in the Yamuna River originates from untreated industrial wastewater released by the Haryana and UP governments.