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Parliament Ignores Pollution Amidst 'Vande Mataram' Debate
21 Dec
Summary
- Parliament debated 'Vande Mataram' while Delhi choked on smog.
- Environmental discussions were desultory, lacking meaningful outcomes.
- India balances development with ecological concerns for future generations.
The Indian Parliament's recent session, marked by debates surrounding the national song 'Vande Mataram,' ironically coincided with severe air pollution blanketing Delhi and its environs. The veneration of nature in the song stood in stark contrast to the environmental degradation evident around the nation's capital.
Though air pollution was mentioned, discussions remained desultory, failing to inspire meaningful action or address critical issues like understaffed pollution control boards and non-compliant thermal power stations. This missed opportunity highlights a critical juncture where developmental imperatives must align with ecological preservation.
As public concern over air quality intensifies, parliamentarians are urged to confront the environmental crisis, ensuring that national development does not compromise the right to a clean environment for present and future generations. Urgent attention is needed to move beyond temporary fixes towards sustainable solutions.
