Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is trying to prove that "Deepawali, Hindus and Sanatanis are responsible for Delhi's pollution," adding that it is "a sin" to link the festival to the city's air quality crisis.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday escalated the political blame game over the capital's worsening air quality, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of "forcing" farmers to burn crop residue despite central incentives, with a surge in inciden
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of scapegoating Diwali for the capital's rising pollution levels, alleging that the opposition's narrative is a ploy to appease a "particular vote bank" by pushing for a ban on the festival's t
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has accused former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of appeasement politics, alleging that he "deliberately banned firecrackers in Delhi to garner the votes of a particular community, to appease them".
CM Gupta said the plan will be implemented once the India Meteorological Department (IMD) gives clearance based on suitable cloud and moisture conditions.
He also added that the arbitrary bans on older vehicles imposed earlier have been rationalised, ensuring fairness without compromising environmental goals.
Delhi woke up to a thick smog on Tuesday morning, as the air quality deteriorated to the 'Very Poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 351 as of 4 pm today.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Tuesday, accused the Aam Aadmi Party of "forcing" Punjab farmers to burn stubble, which raises pollution levels in the national capital.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra announced on Sunday that this year the Labour Ministry decided to celebrate the auspicious festival of Diwali with the families of labourer brothers and sisters who couldn't go back to their homes.
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to allow the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, calling it a significant step towards enabling the majority community to celebrate their festivals freely.
With the Supreme Court allowing limited use of green crackers coinciding with Diwali, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said that licensed firecracker manufacturers have to ensure that only green firecrackers are sold in Delhi-NCR.