New Delhi: To curb unbridled pollution in the national capital that has assumed "critical" level, Delhi Government on Friday announced that private vehicles bearing odd and even registration numbers will be allowed to ply only on alternate days starting January 1, which drew mixed reactions.
Kejriwal government's new decision drew mixed reactions with some supporting it, whereas some slamming the move.
Celebrated author Chetan Bhagat faced intense backlash from AAP leader Kumar Vishwas following his remarks on Delhi government's decision.
Reacting to the decision Bhagat tweeted:
At a time when we need economic growth and jobs, somebody decides to get half the vehicles off the roads and destroy productivity. Nice.
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) December 5, 2015
Draconian, undemocratic, not implementable, not a real solution, bizarre. Odd even cars kind of posturing politics should be avoided. Please
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) December 5, 2015
Real solution to Delhi pollution is to improve smaller cities. Lower pressure on supermetros. Good emission norms, great public transport.
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) December 5, 2015
I know AAP supporters like the romantic idea of shoving change through. Sadly guys, with all respect, it doesn't work. Practicality matters.
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) December 5, 2015
AAP leader Kumar Vihwas took strong objection to Bhagat's comments and said: "आजा नच लै न्यायाधीश"
"सिद्ध कर दिया कि "भगत" लोग "चेतन" हो कर भी "जड़" ही हैं "
"व्यंग्य of @VyangyaPuraan Three-Much Take it easy दोस्त @chetan_bhagat कभी तो चेतन रहो "
Replying to Vishwas' comments, Chetan wrote:
"Wow. Really classy how our elected lawmakers act sometimes. Personal attacks when no logical arguments exist."
"Dost Ho. humse mazaak chalta hai. Par Dhyan se Rehna. Aapke Bade sahab ko pasand nahi aaya to Phir jaante Ho na... "
