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New Delhi Protests Surge Over Crisis-Level Air Pollution

11/24/2025

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Protests erupted in New Delhi as residents demand government action over severe air pollution.
The air quality index exceeds 400, triggering Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Experts criticize these measures as temporary fixes despite government actions, including cloud seeding attempts.
Protesters say years of inaction created a public health crisis.
They call for a coordinated response to address pollution sources.

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Protests erupted in New Delhi as residents demand government action over severe air pollution.
The air quality index exceeds 400, triggering Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Experts criticize these measures as temporary fixes despite government actions, including cloud seeding attempts.
Protesters say years of inaction created a public health crisis.
They call for a coordinated response to address pollution sources.