New Delhi, November 5: Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has expressed concern over the rising levels of air pollution in North India, saying each and every individual is responsible for the present scenario. A public health emergency has been declared in Delhi-NCR region in the backdrop of depleting air quality, where the air quality index (AQI) has breached the severe+ category. In a video uploaded on his official Twitter handle, Harbhajan said, "I want to speak about the pollution in North India. We all are a cause for it, including me. "We drive cars and burn fuel and cause harm to the environment. We have learnt over the last few years that fodder burning also causes a lot of pollution." "It is harmful for every child anyone residing in those areas. We have also learnt that our life expectancy will reduce by 7-10 years if we continue with such practices, so we need to act," he added. Sourav Ganguly Seeks Help from Harbhajan Singh After Becoming the President of BCCI.
The 39-year-old further requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take immediate steps to improve the situation which has gone from bad to worse in recent times. Like many, he has requested the prime minister to call a meeting of all the stakeholders, including the chief ministers of Haryana, Punjab and Delhi, in order to make sure the deteriorating conditions improve. "I want to request PM Narendra Modi and I request the Chief Minister of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana to meet with PM Modi. Keeping in mind everyone, including the farmers and every living being, the leaders should chalk out a plan that benefits everyone. I would request this meeting to happen quickly," he said. "PM Modi, please give your time to this and guide us how we can make India clean as well as healthy. We will also contribute in whatever we can so that we can keep our environment healthy so that the next generation leads a good life," he added.
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