Rahul Gandhi: Pollution 'National Emergency,' Govt Ready for Lok Sabha Debate

• Rahul Gandhi raised the issue of air pollution in Lok Sabha, calling for a detailed discussion and a government plan to tackle it.
• Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed the government's readiness to discuss air pollution in Parliament.
• Gandhi highlighted the severe health impacts of air pollution, including lung diseases in children and cancer.
• He urged for a non-confrontational, solution-oriented discussion involving experts to address the "national emergency."
• On December 12, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was "very poor" at 332, with some areas reaching "severe" levels.

Why It Matters: Delhi's severe pollution crisis prompts parliamentary discussion for solutions.