Rahul Gandhi raised the issue of air pollution in major cities, demanded discussion in Lok Sabha

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday (December 12) raised the issue of air pollution in major cities of the country and demanded discussion on it in the Lok Sabha.

Gandhi raised this issue during Zero Hour. He said that this issue can be discussed in an interesting manner, where the opposition and the government will not abuse each other, but will find a solution to the problem.

Gandhi said, “This is not an ideological issue. Everyone in this House will agree that we would like to cooperate on air pollution, which is harming our people.”

He said that after this the Prime Minister can make a plan to deal with the issue of air pollution.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government is ready to discuss the issue and the Business Advisory Committee of the Lok Sabha can allocate time for it.

Gandhi said, “Most of our major cities are living under a blanket of poisonous air. Millions of children are suffering from lung disease. Their future is being destroyed. People are getting cancer. Old people are struggling to breathe.”

#Watch Delhi: Lok Sabha leader and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, “Most of our big cities are living under a blanket of poisonous air. Lakhs of children are suffering from lung diseases. Their future is being ruined. People are getting cancer. Old people are struggling…” pic.twitter.com/hBRzfOb0rB

– ANI (@ANI) 12 December 2025

Gandhi said it was important that the government develop a plan to get rid of air pollution. He said, “We are very happy to cooperate with the government in developing such a plan. Nowadays there are not many issues on which the government and the entire opposition can agree. I think the government should discuss in Parliament.”