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'Unconscionable, uninhabitable': Shashi Tharoor questions if Delhi with 'hazardous' pollution should remain capital

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticizes the government's lack of action regarding Delhi's severe air pollution. The city's air quality reached hazardous levels, prompting school closures, transportation disruptions, and health advisories. Tharoor called the situation a 'nightmare' and questioned Delhi's viability as the nation's capital.
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