Raising questions over the credibility of Delhi's air quality data, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday objected to the BJP government's decision to install six new AQI monitoring stations in Delhi's green and open areas, calling it a deliberate attempt to manipulate pollution figures ra
In view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III was implemented on November 11 across the national capital by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The measures aim to control emissions through stricter restrictions
"If the levels of the 'manipulated' AQI are reaching 400 or 450, that means it's an emergency situation in Delhi. We should declare a health emergency in Delhi," Bharadwaj said.
"This decision brings relief to Delhi residents who wished to celebrate Diwali the traditional way. Our government respects people's religious and cultural sentiments, and we have worked tirelessly to ensure they can celebrate responsibly without harming the environment," said Delhi Envir