MPs Propose Moving Parliament Sessions Out of Delhi, Call for Beijing-Style Clean Air Plan
Pollution Crisis Prompts Strong Reactions in Parliament
The Delhi Pollution Crisis took center stage on Thursday as MPs raised urgent concerns over Delhi’s toxic air. They argued that the city’s hazardous pollution levels demand immediate and serious action. Some members suggested relocating Parliament sessions out of Delhi, while others called for a strict Beijing-style clean air emergency plan to protect public health.
Mangaraj Urges Relocation of Parliament Sessions
BJD MP Manas Ranjan Mangaraj raised the issue during Zero Hour. He called Delhi’s annual pollution spike a “man-made disaster.” He said MPs, drivers, sanitation workers, and security personnel breathe toxic air every day while keeping Parliament functioning. According to him, holding crucial sessions during the most polluted months puts thousands at risk.
He compared Delhi’s crisis with Odisha’s response to cyclones and floods. He said his state manages natural disasters with discipline and urgency. In his view, Delhi’s air emergency requires a similar approach. He proposed cleaner cities such as Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, and Dehradun as alternatives.
Health Should Come Before Politics, Says Mangaraj
Mangaraj stressed that his suggestion was not political. He said the government must protect the dignity and health of everyone working in Parliament. He urged immediate consultations to examine the possibility of rotating sessions to cities with better air quality during winter.
Tagore Demands Beijing-Style Clean Air Emergency Plan
Congress MP Manickam Tagore echoed similar concerns in the Lok Sabha. He called Delhi Pollution Crisis . Tagore said Beijing once faced worse pollution but improved conditions through strict timelines, strong accountability, and rapid electrification of public transport. He criticised the lack of enforcement in India despite repeated warnings about toxic air.
Tagore demanded immediate action. He said no country can call itself developed when citizens are choking. He also suggested stricter penalties for violators and faster electrification of buses to reduce emissions.
Why Delhi’s Pollution Peaks in Winter
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates sharply between October and January. Stubble burning, vehicle emissions, construction dust, and winter weather patterns trap pollutants at ground level. Unfortunately, this period coincides with Parliament’s Winter and Budget sessions, raising concerns about the health of lawmakers and staff.
Urgent Action Needed Before Conditions Worsen
The proposals from both MPs highlight rising frustration over Delhi’s annual pollution crisis. Their appeals push the government to consider strong and immediate measures before conditions worsen further. Follow for more updates, FM News.
