MCD fails to present plan to curb pollution

Both AAP & BJP unite in their frustration over civic agency's inaction and failure to tackle worsening air pollution

- ANUP VERMA @ New Delhi

THE Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday failed to present a concrete strategy to tackle rising air pollution, even as the city government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta faces mounting political heat over deteriorating air quality.

At a meeting of the Standing Committee, the civic body appeared unprepared, with officials unable to respond to basic questions raised by councillors across party lines.

Ruling party councillor and Standing Committee member Sundar Singh opened the session by demanding written replies on the MCD's pollutioncontrol measures.