Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal to people amid rising Pollution, Haze in Delhi

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today launched a campaign to tackle air pollution in the national capital and urged people to turn off the engines of their vehicles while waiting at traffic signals. He said the government will launch a massive campaign – ‘Red light on, Gaadi off’ – to make people aware of efficacy of the action and to ensure its success.

“Red light on, gaadi off. Delhi starts this today as a part of our campaign Yudh, pradushan ke virudh in our bid to tackle pollution. Let’s all pledge to turn off our vehicles at red lights. Every single effort will contribute in reducing pollution,” he tweeted.

Addressing an online media briefing, the Chief Minister said that there are one crore vehicles registered in the city. If 30-40 lakh vehicles come on the road everyday and keep idling at traffic signals, it increases air pollution levels in the city, Mr Kejriwal said.