Maoist Slogans Emerge at Delhi Air Pollution Protest: Violence Erupts at India Gate Demonstration

Nov 24, 2025 12:17 pm CST

A protest against Delhi's severe air pollution at India Gate turned violent as demonstrators raised slogans supporting slain Maoist leader Madvi Hidma. Police confronted protesters who broke barricades and used pepper spray against officers, resulting in injuries and 15 arrests. The incident highlights the intersection of environmental activism with controversial political messaging as Delhi's air quality index reached dangerous levels around 400.