Opposition Stages Walkout as Delhi Assembly Erupts Over Escalating Pollution Crisis

Addressing the assembly, Atishi painted a grim picture of the current situation, noting that the pollution levels have reached a critical threshold, leaving the city’s healthcare infrastructure under immense strain. She emphasized that hospitals are currently overwhelmed with patients suffering from respiratory distress and other pollution-linked ailments. According to the Opposition Leader, the refusal of BJP lawmakers to engage in a constructive debate—opting instead to exit the chamber—is a direct insult to the citizens of Delhi who are currently gasping for clean air.

The AAP leadership characterized the walkout as an act of political cowardice, asserting that the "incompetent" government is deliberately evading its responsibility to provide a concrete roadmap for mitigation. While the treasury benches faced heat over the lack of effective intervention, the legislative impasse highlighted the deep-seated friction between the two parties regarding the jurisdiction and implementation of anti-pollution measures. The session underscored the growing frustration within the assembly as the blame game continues to overshadow the need for a collaborative policy response to the seasonal toxic haze.

This latest legislative standoff reflects a broader systemic failure to address a recurring environmental catastrophe that affects millions. As the administrative deadlock persists, the health of the populace remains caught in the crossfire of partisan politics. The incident serves as a stark reminder that until political accountability takes precedence over optics, the capital’s battle against its invisible killer is likely to remain stalled in the corridors of power.