Amid the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, Congress MP Vamsi Gaddam arrived at Parliament House on a modified electric bike to protest against Delhi’s worsening air pollution. A video of the unique protest has since gone viral on social media.
‘Clean Air Is a Democratic Right,’ Says Gaddam
In the video, Gaddam is seen advocating for clean air as a democratic right, saying he drew inspiration from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He mentioned the need for sustainable choices to safeguard the health of future generations, as Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous air quality levels. He also mentioned that the self-built bike offers a 100-km range on a single charge and holds nearly 10 patents.
Speaking to ANI, Gaddam said the right to breathe clean and fresh air must be protected, especially as AQI levels in the national capital remain alarmingly high.
MP Showcases Self-Built Electric Bike
The Congress MP also the electric bike he rode to Parliament, calling it the ‘Atom’ café racer-inspired, battery-powered two-wheeler that he claims to have built himself. According to Gaddam, the bike holds nearly 10 patents and can travel up to 100 kilometres on a single charge.
Gaddam is also the founder of an electric vehicle firm, Automobile, and said innovation and environmental activism must go hand in hand.
Opposition Seeks Debate on Severe Air Pollution
During the Winter Session, several Congress leaders submitted adjournment motion notices in Parliament, demanding an urgent discussion on the ‘severe’ air pollution affecting Delhi-NCR.
Delhi Air Remains in ‘Very Poor’ Category
Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday, with the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
While the AQI showed a marginal improvement from Monday, when it touched 427 and entered the ‘severe’ category, pollution levels remained dangerously high. Dense smog reduced visibility across the city, with areas such as India Gate recording an AQI of 380 and Sarai Kale Khan around 359, both classified as ‘very poor’.
