On November 9, 2025, a significant protest took place at India Gate in New Delhi, where parents and environmental activists gathered to demand immediate government action against the city's severe air pollution. Many of the protesters were mothers with their children, emphasizing the health risks posed by the deteriorating air quality. Environmentalist Bhavreen Khandari highlighted that many children already suffer from lung damage due to pollution. Protesters criticized the government for failing to ensure the basic right to clean air, contrasting current conditions with the past when Delhi was considered a green capital. Police intervened, detaining several protesters for assembling without permission, stating that only designated areas like Jantar Mantar are allowed for such gatherings. The protest underscored the urgent need for effective air quality management in the capital.