New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Senior Congress leader Sandeep Dixit on Saturday launched a series of potshots at the government over Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis, calling it "murder" for the residents.

Speaking at a press conference, Dixit said the situation has been deteriorating over the past 6 to 7 years. He cited doctors' warnings and stated that prolonged exposure to such pollution would reduce life expectancy.

"Delhi's environment has become utterly polluted, and this has increasingly been seen over the last six to seven years. People may measure it in AQI or any other form, but I consider it murder. Doctors have said that those living in Delhi in such an environment will see their life expectancy reduced. It is as simple as slow...