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Summary:
The article reports on a dispute between Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regarding air pollution data. AAP accused the government of manipulating air quality index (AQI) readings by spraying water around monitoring stations. Chief Minister Gupta refuted these claims, stating that the data cannot be manipulated and that her government is working honestly to address the pollution problem. The article also mentions that Delhi’s air quality has slightly improved to the ‘poor’ category but is expected to worsen again in the coming days.
News Article:
Delhi CM Denies Air Quality Data Manipulation Amid AAP Allegations
New Delhi – November 1, 2025 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta vehemently denied allegations from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that her government is manipulating air quality data. The AAP accused the government of artificially lowering AQI readings by spraying water near monitoring sites, a claim Gupta dismissed as “nonsensical.”
“There is something wrong with AAP’s thinking,” Gupta stated, addressing reporters. “If the AQI goes down, they say the data is fudged. If it increases, they ask why it is rising. It is not our job to respond to their nuisances. We are working honestly to address Delhi’s pollution problem.” She insisted that air quality data is transparent and verifiable by anyone.
The dispute arises as Delhi continues to battle with air pollution. While the 24-hour average AQI improved slightly to 218 (‘poor’) on Friday, down from 373 (‘very poor’) the previous day, the Central government’s Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts a return to ‘very poor’ conditions in the coming days.
Gupta criticized AAP, suggesting they focus on “singing songs” instead of “bothering people” and making misleading statements. The political sparring highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the city in combating air pollution as the winter months approach.
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