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AAP vs BJP Over Stubble Burning in Punjab
Delhi environment minister accuses Punjab of encouraging stubble burning to worsen pollution.
In brief
Delhi environment minister accuses Punjab of encouraging stubble burning to worsen pollution. Delhi environment minister claims Punjab government deliberately encourages stubble burning to worsen Delhi pollution, while AAP counters that officials are extinguishing fires. Originally reported by Ndtv.
Delhi Environment Minister Accuses Punjab
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused Punjab government of deliberately encouraging stubble burning to worsen pollution in national capital.
“They claim that no stubble burning is taking place”
AAP Counters Claim
AAP Punjab countered that officials were extinguishing a stubble fire, not enabling it.
“BJP can stoop to any level, even lie blatantly, to defame Punjab's farmers and cover up the incompetence of its own government in Delhi”
FIRs and Farm Fires
Punjab reported 1,612 farm fires between September 15 and November 2 with 423 FIRs filed.
Pollution Data
Delhi recorded 220 'Good to Moderate' air quality days between January and October.
Environmental Compensation
Authorities imposed over Rs 29 lakh in environmental compensation across 573 cases.
AAP's Allegations
AAP accused Delhi environment minister of misusing Punjab Pollution Control Board chairperson appointment.
“Mr. Sirsa, stop manufacturing lies about Punjab's farmers and police”
Ad Spend Claims
Sirsa claimed Rs 20-25 crore spent on advertisements suggesting no stubble burning in Punjab.
Punjab's Stubble Burning Trend
Punjab reduced farm fires from 36,663 in 2023 to 5,114 in 2:2025.
Show-Cause Notices
536 show-cause notices issued to officials by November 1 for stubble burning.
The short version
Delhi environment minister claims Punjab government deliberately encourages stubble burning to worsen Delhi pollution, while AAP counters that officials are extinguishing fires.
