The Congress criticised the government after citizens protesting for clean air at India Gate were detained, accusing authorities of stifling peaceful voices instead of tackling Delhi's worsening pollution crisis

The Congress on Monday attacked the Centre over the brief detention of several people protesting at India Gate against the worsening air quality and said when the government is "failing miserably" in its 'kartavya', the people have to fulfil theirs.

Scores of people, including parents and environmental activists, staged a protest at India Gate on Sunday against the worsening air quality in the national capital. Read More

According to police, several protesters were detained for assembling without permission.

They were later released.

Congress general secretary in-charge com

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