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Summary:

Delhi continues to suffer from “very poor” air quality, with a 24-hour average AQI of 309. This has sparked a political battle between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). AAP criticizes BJP ministers, including Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, for campaigning in Bihar during the pollution crisis. BJP retaliates by questioning AAP leaders’ past absences from their duties. Despite the political bickering, CM Gupta has announced measures, including special teams to target polluting industries and vehicles, to address the crisis.

News Article:

Delhi Chokes as Air Quality Plummets, Political Blame Game Erupts

New Delhi – Delhi residents are breathing toxic air as the city remains shrouded in smog, recording a “very poor” air quality index (AQI) of 309 on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The environmental crisis has ignited a fierce political battle between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

AAP leaders are accusing BJP ministers, including Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, of neglecting the city’s pollution crisis while focusing on campaigning in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize the situation, noting the absence of key officials during the health emergency. AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar echoed these sentiments, questioning CM Gupta’s plans beyond blaming the former CM.

The BJP has responded with accusations of their own, with Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva questioning the timing of AAP figures criticizing them as AAP leader Manish Sisodia usually resides in Punjab. He also defended the government’s actions, stating that Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa is actively working with environmental experts.

Despite the political mudslinging, Chief Minister Gupta convened a high-level meeting on Monday to address the air pollution. The Chief Minister’s Office announced the formation of special teams tasked with taking strict action against polluting industrial units and vehicles. These teams will be required to submit daily reports to the Chief Minister and Environment Minister.

While both parties trade blows, Delhi residents continue to grapple with the immediate health consequences of the severe air pollution, with no clear end in sight to either the smog or the political infighting.

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