Too early to comment on odd-even scheme: Ajay Maken, Congress

NEW DELHI: Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken today said that it is "too early" to comment on the success of odd-even scheme as it is only the first day of the 15-day trial period, which also includes an extended weekend, in the national capital.

Maken, who was out of the city, said that effect of the experiment cannot be measured in short term as various factors contribute to it.

"Presently, there is an extended weekend in Delhi. Traffic on roads is thin and schools are closed. A large number of people are out of the city on new year," the Congress leader said.

"So, its too early to comment on success of the scheme," he said.

"As an idea to control pollution in the city, we do not oppose the odd-even formula. But it needs to be implemented with adequate planning," he added.