Nitin Gadkari: "Delhi Pollution Gives Me Allergies, Can't Stay 3 Days"

• Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed concern over Delhi-NCR pollution, stating he develops allergies and cannot stay for more than three days.
• He identified transport as a major contributor (40%) to Delhi's pollution and emphasized reducing fossil fuel dependence.
• Gadkari advocated for electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, and ethanol-based flex-fuel cars, citing India's 22 lakh crore annual fossil fuel import bill.
• His remarks coincide with Delhi's AQI reaching "severe" (412) and Noida becoming India's most polluted city (AQI 426) recently.
• Gadkari has previously voiced similar concerns about Delhi's severe air quality, especially during winter smog.

Why It Matters: Gadkari highlights Delhi's severe pollution, linking it to transport and urging a shift to green fuels.