Protesters in masks hold signs reading "I Miss Breathing" and "Tintin in Delhi" at night. India Gate is lit in flags' colors, conveying urgency.

Activists and locals assembled on Man Singh Road in front of India Gate, blocking traffic briefly before police intervened.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

Air Pollution Protest: In Pictures

On November 9, 2025, at around 5pm, people gathered at the Man Singh Road near the India Gate to join a peaceful protest against Air Pollution in the National Capital.

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Nov 10, 2025, 10:06

A woman in a mask holds a sign reading "Saaf Hawa Sabka Haq Hai!" in bold red letters at a protest. She stands among a diverse crowd, conveying determination.

Stationed police vans and officers oversee the protest, pointing to tensions between demonstrators and law-enforcement.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

A person holds a bright yellow sign in a crowded protest. The sign reads "KILLS! DELHI IS Injurious TO HEALTH!!!" Trees and cloudy sky in the background.

Colourful placards with messages like ‘We can’t breathe’ and ‘Clean air is our right’ fill the protest scene near India Gate.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

People gather at a protest holding signs. One sign reads, "Environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening." The mood is intense and determined.

A haze of pollution looms over Delhi’s skyline as citizens unite in protest to demand clearer skies.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

Protesters hold signs at night, one reads "LIFE in DELHI: TAKE BIRTH, BREATHE, DIE." The scene is tense, highlighting concerns about air quality.

People wearing masks march through the haze.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

A lively night time protest with people holding signs and banners, gathered near a barricade. A bright light and streetlamp illuminate the scene, conveying urgency.

Protesters at India Gate carry signs reading ‘We want to breathe’ amid one of Delhi’s worst air-quality days on record.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

A young boy wearing a face mask holds a handwritten sign that reads "I want to BREATHE Again" at a protest. The atmosphere is serious, with a crowd in the background.

Protesters — including parents and children gather at India Gate holding signs reading ‘Help us breathe.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

People holding protest signs at a rally. One sign says "Abki Baar 1000 AQI Paar", while another says "Jhoot Bolna Band Karo." The atmosphere is tense.

The city wakes to hazardous air levels.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

A group of protesters, including masked individuals, hold signs in a crowded street. Police officers manage the scene, conveying tension and urgency.

Citizens rally to remind authorities that breathable air is not a privilege, but a right.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

A group of people at a protest hold a yellow sign with handwritten messages. One man speaks passionately, while others, some wearing masks, listen. #HelpUsBreathe is visible.

Demonstrators assert that clean air is a fundamental human right during the Delhi protest.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

A protester in a mask holds a "Most Polluted Nation" certificate in front of India Gate. People, some in masks, gather around, conveying concern.

Residents brave the haze to participate in a peaceful demonstration for cleaner air.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

A group of people, some wearing masks, are gathered in front of a police vehicle during the pollution protest in Delhi. Police officers are present. One protester holds a sign reading, "Act now if you love children." The atmosphere appears tense.

The protest at India Gate becomes a symbol of Delhi’s collective outcry against toxic air and official inaction.Photo by Shreansh Jaiswal/NewsGram

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