Celebrities have been raising concerns over the deteriorating air quality in the capital city, Delhi. Actress Richa Chadha stated that the city has now been reduced to a gas chamber. The actor urged citizens of Mumbai to voice their concerns as they do not want the same condition in their own city.
Richa Chadha urges Mumbaikars to save city
Richa Chadha was reacting to a post on X that urged people to save Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai. The user had shared an article reporting on the protests in Mumbai against a masterplan that allows construction within the buffer zone of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP).
Reacting to it, Richa wrote, “I am from Delhi and have watched that great, historical city… reduced to a gas chamber. It’s heartbreaking! You don’t want that, Mumbai. Show up for the lungs of Mumbai, save Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Save SGNP, Save Mumbai.”
I am from Delhi and have watched that great, historical city… reduced to a gas chamber. It’s heartbreaking!
You don’t want that Mumbai. Show up for the lungs of Mumbai, save Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
Save SGNP, Save Mumbai 💪🏼 https://t.co/NJhWrVKEQB
— RichaChadha (@RichaChadha) November 23, 2025
In the past few weeks, Delhi`s air quality has remained in the ‘very poor’ category. On Monday morning, an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 397 was recorded at 6 AM, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has revised the GRAP schedule, making it more stringent to prevent further deterioration of air quality in Delhi-NCR. GRAP is an emergency response mechanism for the NCR based on average AQI levels and forecasts for meteorological conditions in Delhi, bringing together multiple stakeholders and authorities to respond to deteriorating air quality.
Kriti Sanon addresses air quality in Delhi
At a recent press conference for her film Tere Ishk Mein, Kriti Sanon said that if adequate measures are not taken to combat pollution, it will reach a point “where we won`t be able to see each other standing next to us.”
“I don`t think saying anything will help. It (pollution) is getting worse and worse. I am from Delhi, and I know what it used to be earlier, and it is getting worse. Something needs to be done to stop it; otherwise, it will reach a point where we won`t be able to see each other standing next to us,” Kriti said in response to a query about the city`s air quality.
