Delhi residents skeptical: 58% say BJP’s pollution efforts fall short—what’s next?

Despite launching a comprehensive 25-point Air Pollution Mitigation Plan in June 2025, only one-third of Delhi residents believe the BJP government under Rekha Gupta is effectively tackling pollution. The majority demand urgent action on stubble burning and stricter enforcement on roads and construction sites, highlighting a gap between policy and public perception.

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Sources: Mint
A recent survey of 14,745 Delhi residents reveals widespread skepticism about the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's efforts to tackle air pollution.

Only 33% believe the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led administration has actively taken steps to reduce pollution during the critical October to December period, while a majority 58% feel the government is falling short.

The survey highlights urgent public demand for action, with 80% of respondents calling for immediate prioritization of reducing stubble burning in neighboring states, improving road and street conditions, and enforcing dust control at construction sites.

In response, the Delhi government launched a comprehensive 25-point Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025 on June 3, titled Shuddh Hawa Sabka Adhikar – Pradushan Par Zordar Prahar. Since taking office in February 2025, the administration has introduced measures including a ban on older vehicles, mandatory anti-smog guns on buildings, cloud seeding trials, and a widespread dust control initiative.

Despite these ambitious steps, public confidence remains low, underscoring the challenge ahead for the BJP government to translate plans into visible improvements.

"Only 1 in 3 residents believe the government has actively taken steps so far," the survey noted, reflecting a gap between policy and perception.

With air quality continuing to be a critical health concern, Delhi residents are pressing for faster, more effective interventions to combat pollution and improve urban living conditions.
Sources: Mint
A recent survey reveals 58% of Delhi residents believe the BJP government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has not done enough to combat air pollution. Despite launching a 25-point Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025, public skepticism remains high, with 80% urging immediate action on stubble burning and construction dust.
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Only 1 in 3 residents of the national capital believe that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has actively taken steps so far to reduce air pollution.
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Key Facts
  • Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took office in February 2025 and launched ambitious pollution control measures including a 25-point plan.Mint
  • On 3 June 2025, the government unveiled the 25-point 'Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025' titled Shuddh Hawa Sabka Adhikar.Mint
  • The plan includes bans on older vehicles, mandatory anti-smog guns on buildings, cloud seeding trials, and dust control initiatives.Mint
  • A survey around World Environment Day 2025 found only 1 in 3 Delhi residents believe the BJP government has actively reduced pollution in recent months.Mint
  • Out of 14,745 respondents, 58% said the government is not doing enough to reduce pollution, while 33% said they are actively taking action.Mint
  • 80% of Delhi residents want immediate government action on stubble burning, road cleaning, and construction site enforcement.Mint
Key Stats at a Glance
Proportion of Delhi residents who believe BJP government has actively taken steps to reduce pollution
33%
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Percentage of Delhi residents who said government is not doing enough to reduce pollution
58%
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Percentage of Delhi residents wanting immediate government action on stubble burning, road cleaning, and construction site enforcement
80%
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Number of points in the Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025
25 points
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Month and year when Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took office
February 2025
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