Delhi continues to remain under the grip of toxic air, with the Capital’s air quality today plunging to the ‘very poor’ category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400 in several places, and doctors have advised Delhiites to leave the city until pollution levels improve.

The troubling trend is nothing new. Every year, like clockwork, Delhi chokes – and a Reddit user says the problem is “ego.” Also Read | Environment ministry orders petrol cars, ignoring advisory on cleaner vehicles

“Every year like clockwork, we all pretend to be shocked that Delhi turns into a post-apocalyptic gas chamber,” wrote one Reddit user. “Farmers don’t want to be told what to do. Politicians don’t want to admit failure or coordinate. Delhiites won’t give up their SUVs or crackers. Everyone wants to be

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