I get allergies in Delhi: Nitin Gadkari on perpetual pollution crisis in capital

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Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari flagged the unending Delhi air quality crisis during a book launch on Tuesday, saying that despite living in the capital for only three days, he gets allergies.

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari speaks during the launch of veteran journalist and former central information commissioner Uday Mahurkar's book. (Photo: PTI)

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 24, 2025 10:23 IST

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari flagged the perennial pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR during an event, saying he gets allergies because of the air quality. "I live here for three days, (and) I get allergies because of this pollution," he explained.

The 68-year-old BJP leader further said that transport services contribute 40 per cent to pollution. "I am the transport minister and 40 per cent pollution happens because of transport itself," Gadkari said at the event.

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Dec 24, 2025

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