Kejriwal govt's odd-even scheme 'election stunt': BJP

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is "harassing" Delhiites by deciding to implement odd-even scheme besides trying to seek credit for declining air pollution in the city which has resulted due to efforts of the Centre, Delhi BJP Chief Manoj Tiwari said on Friday.

Former Union minister Vijay Goel termed the Kejriwal's announcement an "election stunt" .

Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta said that announcement of odd-even scheme is a "publicity gimmick" by Kejriwal. There was no scientific study to support decision of the Chief Minister to implement it, he said.

The odd-even scheme will come into effect in Delhi between November 4-15 to combat air pollution due to crop residue burning in neighbouring states, the CM announced on Friday.

Tiwari claimed that odd-even scheme implemented by the AAP government in 2016 did not yield desired result.

"It was found that the pollution level was higher during odd-even implementation than normal days. So, Kejriwal is launching his ...