This story is from November 15, 2019

Odd-even to return? Decision on Monday, says Arvind Kejriwal

A final decision on whether the road-rationing odd-even scheme will be extended further will be taken on Monday, said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. "We do not want people to undergo unnecessary inconvenience," said the CM adding, "Air quality is predicted to improve over the next two-three days," said Kejriwal. The scheme rolled out on Nov 4, ends on Friday.
Air quality expected to improve: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. (ANI photo)
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said a final call on extending the odd-even scheme would be taken on Monday.
"We do not want people to undergo unnecessary inconvenience," Kejriwal said at a press conference in Delhi on Friday.
"Air quality is predicted to improve over the next two-three days. A final call on extending the odd even scheme will be taken on Monday," the chief minister added.
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The road-rationing scheme, rolled out on November 4, ends on Friday.
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On Friday, the air quality index remained in the 'severe' category at 466 at 11.30 am as a thick layer of toxic smog enveloped Delhi for the fourth consecutive day, leaving scores of people with a soar throat, itchy eyes, breathing problems and dry cough.
On Thursday, a number of children had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his urgent intervention to mitigate the air-pollution crisis, which has led to a health emergency-like situation.
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