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Chess Star Slams Delhi's Poisonous Air
18 Jan
Summary
- GM Vidit Gujrathi questioned the lack of priority given to pollution control.
- Delhi's air quality index reached a dangerous 598 level.
- Other cities are also experiencing concerning AQI levels above 200.

Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has drawn significant attention for his strong stance on Delhi's deteriorating air quality. Gujrathi expressed alarm on social media, describing the air as "poisonous" and questioning the societal indifference towards the issue.
He shared data indicating Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) had soared to a dangerous 598. This alarming figure prompted him to ask why mitigating such a severe environmental hazard is not a leading global priority.
The Grandmaster's concerns were echoed by users nationwide, with many reporting elevated AQI levels, even in cities beyond Delhi, suggesting a broader environmental challenge across India.




