Delhi Residents' Anger Echoes Through 'AQI, AQI' Chants as Messi Event Descends into Smog
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A viral video from Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's event at Arun Jaitley stadium has captured the growing frustration of Delhi residents over the city's poor air quality. The crowd's unexpected greeting for Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, chanting 'AQI, AQI', reflects the city's third consecutive day in the 'severe' air quality zone. The opposition, including the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress, has seized on the moment to target the BJP government, accusing them of being indifferent to the worsening air quality. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Gupta has shifted the blame to previous governments, claiming that the problem of air pollution is not new and has been around for years. The city's air quality continues to deteriorate, with the overall air quality index (AQI) reaching 457 at 6 am on Monday and 410 at 8:05 pm. Dense smog has engulfed Delhi and the national capital region, impacting flights and forcing schools to shift to online mode for students up to Class 5. The Singapore High Commission has even issued an advisory for its nationals residing in the capital and NCR areas. As the city struggles to breathe, residents are taking to the streets to demand action. The 'AQI, AQI' chants are a stark reminder of the need for immediate solutions to Delhi's air pollution crisis.
