TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Criticizes BJP Over Environmental Crises

In a recent campaign event in West Bengal, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee sharply criticized the BJP, linking the Indore water tragedy and Delhi's alarming pollution levels to the failures of the current governance. He highlighted the tragic loss of lives due to contaminated water and the health crisis caused by poor air quality in the capital. With the AQI remaining in the 'very poor' category, Banerjee's remarks underscore the urgent need for accountability in environmental management. This article delves into the details of his statements and the ongoing air quality concerns in Delhi.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 2, 2026, 17:27 IST

TMC's Strong Critique of BJP's Governance

Abhishek Banerjee, the General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress, has launched a fierce attack on the BJP, attributing the recent water tragedy in Indore and the toxic pollution in Delhi to the failures of the 'double-engine' governance. While kickstarting his election campaign in West Bengal, Banerjee highlighted the tragic deaths of ten individuals due to contaminated water in Madhya Pradesh and the health emergency triggered by Delhi's poor air quality index (AQI).

The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 18 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the air quality in the national capital remains categorized as 'very poor,' although a slight improvement has been noted. The morning AQI was recorded at 302.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI classifications are as follows: 0 to 50 is 'good,' 51 to 100 is 'satisfactory,' 101 to 200 is 'moderate,' 201 to 300 is 'poor,' 301 to 400 is 'very poor,' and 401 to 500 is 'severe.' Data from the CPCB's 'Sameer' app indicates that 19 monitoring stations reported 'very poor' air quality, 15 were 'poor,' and one was classified as 'severe.' The worst air quality was recorded at NSIT Dwarka, where the AQI reached 423. The average AQI over the past 24 hours was 380. The air quality early warning system predicts that the air quality will likely remain in the 'very poor' category until January 4, with similar conditions expected for the following six days.