Gadkari: Delhi Pollution Gives Me Throat Infection; Transport 40% Contributor

• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated he gets a throat infection after two days in Delhi due to pollution.
• Gadkari admitted the road transport sector is responsible for nearly 40% of Delhi's air pollution.
• He criticized India's Rs 22 lakh crore annual fossil fuel import bill, questioning the lack of patriotism in reducing reliance.
• Gadkari advocated for promoting electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles as zero-pollution alternatives.
• Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) recently hit a hazardous 413, with NCR areas in the 'severe' category.

Why It Matters: Nitin Gadkari highlights Delhi's severe pollution, linking 40% to transport and urging green fuel adoption.