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Delhi Chokes on Severe Smog; Singapore Issues Air Pollution Warning, Sparking Political Firestorm

New Delhi – December 16, 2025 – Delhi is grappling with a severe air pollution crisis as the Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 498 on Monday, December 15th, landing squarely in the “severe” category. The thick smog prompted the Singapore High Commission to issue a warning to its citizens residing in Delhi NCR, advising them to adhere to restrictions, including staying indoors.

This advisory has ignited a political battle, with opposition parties slamming the Rekha Gupta-led government for the ongoing public health emergency. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) called the situation an “international embarrassment” and the Congress party demanded Gupta’s resignation.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dismissed the criticism as “petty politics,” with Delhi unit chief Virendra Sachdeva claiming such advisories are standard practice. However, the opposition continues to mount pressure. AAP questioned Prime Minister Modi’s silence, describing the situation as an “emergency-like condition.” The Congress party accused the BJP government of prioritizing its “report card” over public health. Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav stated that the BJP was running away from its responsibilities during the ongoing crisis.

The situation remains critical, with citizens urged to take precautions as political tensions escalate.

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