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Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde responds to Deepika Padukone's comment on poor AQI
Updated On: 13 March, 2026 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde responded after Deepika Padukone raised concerns about the city’s rising AQI levels. The mayor said authorities are discussing measures and enforcing dust-control norms at construction sites

L-Ritu Tawde; R- Deepika Padukone
A day ago, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone questioned the deteriorating air quality in Mumbai. She also tagged Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation authorities and asked what measures were being taken to improve the situation. Now, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has responded to the question during a press conference on Friday.
Mumbai mayor responds to Deepika Padukone
The newly appointed mayor was asked about the air-quality concerns raised by Deepika Padukone. Responding to the question, Tawde said, “We are listening to all Mumbaikars and not just Deepika Padukone.”

