Air pollution: SC raps Delhi govt over 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign
The Hindu
The Court said the Delhi government had made various assurances to bring down air pollution in the previous hearings, but, despite these assurances, the children are going to school while elders are working from home
The Supreme Court on December 2 came down hard on the Delhi government over its 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to curb vehicular pollution, saying it was nothing but a popular slogan.
A special bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana said the Aam Aadmi Party government had made various assurances such as work from home, lockdown, and closure of schools and colleges in the previous hearings. However, despite these assurances, the children are going to school while elders are working from home.
"Poor young boys standing in the middle of the road with banners, who is taking care of their health? Again, we've to say, other than the popularity slogan, what else is it?" the bench also comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Surya Kant said.