Atishi urges CM to pass law to protect old vehicles, warns of impact on 60 lakh owners

LEADER of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Atishi on Friday wrote to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urging her to bring a law to protect 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles from being scrapped, warning that the proposed blanket ban would adversely impact at least 60 lakh vehicle owners in the city.

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In her letter, Atishi said, "Even though the plan that started on July 1 was rolled back after a public backlash, now another deadline of November 1 looms over residents.

If implemented, this decision will affect around 20 lakh four-wheelers and 40 lakh two-wheelers in Delhi."

She criticised the government's approach, saying that for Delhi's middle-class families, owning a car is an aspirational milestone.

"Many people purchase secondhand vehicles or retain older cars for personal and family use. Removing 60 lakh vehicles in one go will severely impact their lives. Affording a new vehicle is not a viable option for most," the AAP leader said.