PoliticsPhoto: The HinduCongress Criticizes Modi Government Over Air Pollution Deaths
On November 9, 2026, Congress accused the Modi government of denying the impact of air pollution on mortality in India. Jairam Ramesh cited a FICCI-EY report stating that about 2 million deaths in 2023, or 22% of total deaths, were due to air pollution. Congress called for stricter PM2.5 and ozone standards and revamping the National Clean Air Programme. Delhi faced severe air quality after Deepavali, with AAP accusing BJP of manipulating AQI data.
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