Goa, July 4 -- Delhi's administration has paused its contentious campaign against old vehicles just 48 hours after it began, following widespread backlash, logistical hurdles, and technical failures.

The enforcement drive, which targeted petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles over 10 years by denying them fuel and impounding them at petrol stations, was effectively suspended on Thursday.

"Considering the difficulties faced by the citizens of Delhi, our government has written to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) requesting reconsideration of the decision to deny fuel to End-of-Life vehicles," Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on social media platform X. "This decision is adversely affecting the daily li...