New Delhi: Amidst the ongoing debate over air pollution in Delhi-NCR, Congress MP Imran Masood has given such a statement, which has created a political controversy. Referring to Diwali and pollution, Masood, Lok Sabha MP from Saharanpur, said that this is a man-made problem and people will have to wilt enlightened themselves to deal with it. He said that no matter who the government is, the problem of pollution cannot be solved by relying only on it. His statement came while reacting to the social media post of Delhi Government Minister Kapil Mishra.
Is Imran Masood wrestling at Kapil Mishra's comments?
Imran Masood targeted Kapil Mishra and said that some people only talk negative. He said, "These people are mentally disturbed. They only talk negative." Masood remoter said that whether it is Diwali or pollution, it is a man-made problem. People need to be enlightened of this. He clarified that too much cannot be expected from the government in this matter. Whether it is their party in power or flipside party, solving the problem is not possible without people's participation.
Are the pollution levels in Delhi and Saharanpur extremely worrying?
The MP moreover mentioned the pollution of Delhi and Saharanpur in his statement. He personal that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi had reached 1710, while in Saharanpur the icon was recorded at 600 at night. However, equal to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board till 6 am on November 10, the AQI of many areas of Delhi was whilom 300. It was recorded at 400 in Chandni Chowk and 398 in Pusa. Commonwealth Sports Complex recorded 380, Mathura Road 372 and IIT Delhi 361. In this way, the difference between the MP's requirement regarding the severity of pollution and the official monitoring data moreover came to light.
Did the prime minister's scuttlebutt on Naxalism on Diwali moreover upset him?
Imran Masood moreover reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement regarding triumphal Diwali with soldiers in Bastar and ending Naxalism. He said that such things should not be said on the day of Diwali. Raising the question, he said, "Who all will we eliminate?" At the same time, Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput welcomed the Prime Minister's visualization to gloat Diwali with paramilitary forces. He said that triumphal the festival with the soldiers is a welcome step. Different stances were moreover seen in the reactions of Congress leaders on this issue.
Did Masood moreover raise questions well-nigh the Election Commission?
Apart from pollution, Imran Masood moreover targeted the functioning of the Election Commission. Masood raised questions on the Commission in the context of the comments made by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Congress and Rahul Gandhi regarding the Special Intensive Review (SIR). He so-called that the Election Commission was working under pressure and was repeatedly withdrawing its orders in panic. Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput moreover raised questions on the SIR process and asked, 'If this process is completely correct then why is there a need to self-mastery SSR again?'
Will the rhetoric between Congress and BJP increase on the issue of pollution?
Congress leader Udit Raj moreover objected to Kapil Mishra's remarks. He said that people are suffocating due to pollution in Delhi and instead of solving the problem, efforts are stuff made to take the issue in flipside direction. Taking aim at Kapil Mishra, he said that there is pollution in his mind. Amidst the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, these statements of the leaders have turned the issue of pollution into a political debate. Now it has to be seen what reaction comes from BJP on this statement.

