Delhi air pollution | Children choking in front of us: Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi's silence

Rahul demanded a detailed discussion in Parliament and questioned PM's silence on the 'health emergency'.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on issue of air pollution in Delhi.

He demanded a detailed discussion in Parliament and questioned PM's silence on the "health emergency".

"Every mother I meet tells me the same thing: her child is growing up breathing toxic air. They are exhausted, scared and angry," Rahul posted on his X account.

Further he questioned how the government is showing no urgency or has no plan.

"Modi ji, India’s children are choking in front of us. How can you stay silent? Why does your government show no urgency, no plan, no accountability?"

"India needs an immediate, detailed Parliament debate on air pollution and a strict, enforceable action plan to tackle this health emergency. Our children deserve clean air - not excuses and distractions," the post read.

Delhi has been battling very poor air quality from the past 15 days.

According to the forecast by the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the air quality is likely to remain 'very poor' over the coming week.

With Delhi's air quality slipping deep into the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories this winter, doctors have stressed the need for regular diagnostic screening to detect early signs of pollution-linked health deterioration, especially among smokers, asthma patients, children and people with pre-existing cardiac or respiratory conditions.

Experts said preventive health checks are becoming increasingly important as toxic air triggers airway inflammation, reduces lung function and aggravates underlying diseases.

(With PTI inputs)