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Hunger Strike for Clean Air: Citizen Fights Pollution
1 Jan
Summary
- An activist began an indefinite hunger strike on New Year's Eve for air pollution action.
- Protest highlights public health emergency and right to life under Article 21.
- Activists cite ignored appeals and unfulfilled citizen-led action plans.
Gauri Sarin, founder of Making Model Gurugram, commenced an indefinite hunger strike on New Year's Eve to demand immediate action against worsening air quality. Supported by approximately 100 citizens, the peaceful protest aims to highlight the critical public health crisis posed by pollution and uphold the constitutional right to life.
Sarin cited alarming dust levels and ineffective emergency measures, noting a perceived lack of accountability in Haryana compared to Delhi. She also referenced a citizen-led action plan from a 2023 environment meeting that was reportedly never implemented, despite recent discussions with the GMDA chief.
Environmental experts and citizen conveners emphasized that air pollution is a direct public health crisis requiring sustained, accountable measures and sustainable development. They called for 2026 to be a year of accountable governance, asserting that clean air is a non-negotiable right for all citizens.
