BJP Slams Mamata Govt Over Kolkata's 'Toxic Air' Crisis, Cites Parliament Data

• BJP intensified criticism of West Bengal government over Kolkata's worsening air quality, citing official data presented in Parliament.
• BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya stated Kolkata's 'toxic air is no longer an allegation' and highlighted that Delhi's pollution gets national attention while Kolkata's is overlooked.
• Parliamentary data showed Kolkata's average AQI for November and December consistently in 'poor' to 'very poor' categories, with December 2025 reaching 202 (very poor).
• Official assessments attribute PM10 pollution largely to dust emissions (43%) and PM2.5 to cooking emissions (29%), with industrial and vehicular emissions also significant.
• Malviya alleged state government inaction despite repeated directives from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on construction dust, waste burning, and industrial regulation.

Why It Matters: BJP criticizes Mamata government for Kolkata's severe air pollution, citing official data and alleged administrative apathy.