India, Dec. 15 -- In a symbolic gesture to highlight the severity of air pollution in the national capital, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Appalanaidu Kallisetti rode a bicycle to Parliament on Monday, wearing a mask.

Kallisetti said the move was motivated by the deteriorating air quality in Delhi and the health hazards it poses to residents. "The public is suffering due to the problem of pollution in Delhi. My motivation is to promote a pollution-free Delhi and raise awareness about the issue," he told news agency ANI.

Delhi has been grappling with severe air pollution in recent months, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) often crossing the 'severe' mark. Residents have reported health issues ranging from respiratory problems to eye irritati...