‘Bacche saans nahi lete?’ How Delhiites took over India Gate for clean air
As Delhiites face toxic air quality for weeks now, scores of people protested at the iconic India Gate on Sunday evening amid high police deployment. Dozens of protesters were detained by the police as they said the people had gathered without prior permission. Social activists from various organizations protest against the government over rising air pollution, near India Gate, Man Singh Road, in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. ((Photo by Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)) Also read: Bihar election 2025 result date: All you need to know about counting of votes While protesters claimed they had been threatened by the police with FIRs, videos on social media showed cops bundling people in police vehicles. Wearing gas masks, holding Constitution copies and carrying children, protesters thronged the India Gate before detentions by police drew reactions from scores of people, politicians as well as civil society members, including environmental activists. Also read: ‘People against tariffs are fools’: Donald Trump announces $2,000 dividend for Americans, with condition As protesters took over India Gate, Delhi environment minister …


