Opposition parties have criticised the Delhi government for reportedly spending large sums on air purifiers for its own offices while ordinary residents choke on hazardous air pollution in the Indian capital.
Delhi’s local government – which is led by Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist BJP – is said to have spent ₹545,000 (£5,200) for 15 “smart” air purifiers to be installed at the Delhi secretariat, according to a government document shared by opposition politician Mahua Moitra. The secretariat houses the most important offices and ministries of the local government.
