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A vehicle of the PWD sprays water using an anti-smog gun to curb air pollution amid smoggy conditions in New Delhi on November 5, 2025. (Image: AFP)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has intensified the political blame game over the capital\u2019s escalating air pollution crisis<\/a>, strongly criticising the opposition\u2019s approach to the problem while defending the measures taken by the Delhi government. Speaking exclusively with CNN-News18, Sirsa dismissed the idea that the city\u2019s toxic Air Quality Index (AQI) can be reduced through quick fixes and pointed a direct accusatory finger at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab regarding farm fires.<\/p>\n

The BJP leader categorically rejected the notion of artificially reducing AQI figures, stating, \u201cThere is no artificial way to reduce AQI. The purpose of sprinkling water is dust mitigation; if dust mitigation happens, the AQI will come down on its own.” This statement serves as a defence against accusations\u2014frequently made by the opposition\u2014that the government is attempting to tamper with pollution monitoring data. Singh affirmed the integrity of the process, adding, \u201cThere can be no tampering with data monitoring.”<\/p>\n

The minister then detailed the substantive, long-term measures the Delhi government claims to have undertaken. \u201cThe government has done several such works that have directly helped in reducing pollution in Delhi, such as introducing electric buses in Delhi\u2026 steps have been taken to clean Yamuna Ji\u2026 we are continuously working.” He highlighted the ongoing, visible efforts. \u201cThe government has repaired all its roads and infrastructure, continuous water sprinkling is being done to reduce dust in Delhi\u2026 we are continuously striving to give Delhi clean air,” he said.<\/p>\n

Singh used this defence to frame the air pollution crisis as a deeply entrenched, multi-year problem that cannot be resolved quickly. Challenging the opposition\u2019s criticism of the current administration\u2019s progress, he asked pointedly, \u201cDo you believe that 10 years of polluted air can be cleaned in 7-8 months?”<\/p>\n

However, his most forceful accusation was directed at the AAP-led administration in the neighbouring state. \u201cIn Punjab, the Kejriwal government is deliberately allowing stubble burning,” said Sirsa. He further defended the farmers of Punjab, suggesting they are victims of political compulsion rather than willing polluters. \u201cThe farmers of Punjab do not want to burn stubble; they want to sell it,” he said. This narrative suggests a strategic lapse\u2014or worse, an intentional allowance\u2014by the Punjab government that directly compromises Delhi\u2019s air quality, shifting the focus of accountability onto the rival political party.<\/p>\n

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