Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that a joint meeting was held with the ministers of the central government and the ministers of the state governments to reduce the pollution caused by stubble burning.
Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (PKMSC) district president Aranjeet Singh said that they will gather in Phagwada over the issues concerning the farmers of the state.
The Supreme Court on October 23 criticised the Haryana and Punjab governments for failure to take action against stubble burning in the states and said it is a fundamental right of all citizens to live in a clean and pollution-free environment.
BJP leader RP Singh on Thursday took a jibe at Aam Aadmi Party after Delhi was engulfed in a thin layer of smog as the air quality continues to deteriorate to 'very poor' category.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the Haryana government has been giving Rs 1000 per acre to farmers who refrain from burning stubble, addressing concerns over worsening air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Punjab and Punjab governments for failure to take action against stubble burning in the states and said it is a fundamental right of all citizens to live in a clean and pollution-free environment.
Experts have pointed out that stubble burning, though is a serious issue that needs to be addressed, is not the only reason behind the air pollution in Delhi, and there are several other factors within Delhi that drive the menace.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bir Bhan on Wednesday informed that the Haryana Police in Kaithal district has arrested 18 farmers till now for stubble burning and cases have been registered against 22 farmers.
Rai said that he is going to write a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav for the third time to request for a meeting so that the air pollution can be controlled.
Congress leader and wrestler Bajrang Punia on Tuesday demanded a proper solution from the government over the issue of stubble burning and Minimum support price for the farmers.
In response to Sakshi Malik's recent comment about Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia being influenced by certain individuals, Vinesh stated on Tuesday that her sole greed is to bring an Olympic medal to the country.