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.

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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.

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.

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.”

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