'Was last seen eating jalebi in Indore': Gautam Gambhir missing posters up in Delhi after he skips air pollution meet

While New Delhi is still trying to cope with all the smog and deteriorating air quality, BJP MP Gautam Gambhir missed a crucial meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Urban Development over rising air pollution.

Pictures of the former cricketer eating jalebi were doing the rounds on social media and now, missing posters of the MP are seen in ITO area.

Delhi: Missing posters of BJP MP and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir seen in ITO area. He had missed the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Urban Development meeting, over air pollution in Delhi, on 15th November. pic.twitter.com/cIWBtszMYZ

— ANI (@ANI) November 17, 2019

Unconfirmed reports stated that Gambhir, whose name was among the Lok Sabha members summoned for the meeting, skipped it as he was on a trip to Indore for the first Test match between India and Bangladesh. DNA could not independently verify the claim.

The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused Gambhir of choosing “enjoyment” over a high-level meeting. The AAP’s allegations came after cricketer VVS Laxman tweeted photos with Gambhir.

Kabhi pohe se teekhe, kabhi jalebi se meethe ... wonderful start to the day in Indoor, where we had breakfast outdoor  pic.twitter.com/DxIPtNqYi7

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 15, 2019

Responding to the allegations, Gambhir said that his work will speak for himself as he took to Twitter to list out a slew of projects, in the field of garbage management, education and hygiene, being undertaken in his constituency.

On the issue of pollution, he said, “We are also in talks to install giant air purifiers with cutting-edge technology across the constituency, which will substantially reduce pollution. The pilot version will be installed within the next few weeks.”

My work will speak for itself!

P.S. Agar mujhe gaali dene se Dilli ka pollution kam hoga to AAP jee bhar ke gaali dijiye. cc: Trolls pic.twitter.com/bRyYoFB02c

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 15, 2019

The meeting had to be cancelled at the last minute as most of the officials summoned did not turn up.