Political Clash Erupts Between BJP and AAP Over Stubble Burning Crisis In Punjab

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa sharply accused the <b>Punjab government</b> of deliberately encouraging stubble burning to worsen pollution levels in the national capital, sparking a major political slugfest on November 16, 2023. According to the minister, farm fires are being used strategically to amplify toxic smog in Delhi while both administrations trade fiery political barbs instead of implementing concrete ground measures. The AAP administration has strongly countered the allegations, calling the claims baseless and a diversionary tactic from the central government's own policy failures in managing regional air quality. As toxic winter smog continues to choke millions of citizens across northern India, ordinary residents are left wondering when politicians will stop playing vote-bank blame games and actually clear the air.