SHIMLA: Former Deputy Mayor Shimle and public commentator, Tikender Singh Panwar, has penned a letter to Mr. Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner, urging action to ensure eco-friendly Lok Sabha elections with minimal carbon footprints.
Panwar highlights the urgent need to address anthropogenic climate change disasters, with carbon emissions from fossil fuels being a significant contributor.
He emphasizes the massive carbon footprint generated during India's wide-reaching election process, with thousands of vehicles used for electioneering, particularly by major political parties.
Using a hypothetical scenario, Panwar illustrates the staggering impact: over 21.6 crore litres of fuel consumed, emitting around 60 crore kilograms of CO2 into the atmosphere during the campaign period.
While acknowledging the initial challenges, Panwar advocates for a debate on implementing measures to minimize carbon emissions in future elections, stressing the collective responsibility towards environmental conservation.
His letter serves as a wake-up call to political parties, candidates, and the public, urging them to recognize and address the environmental consequences of election campaigning.
