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Delhi Environment Minister Accuses AAP of Deliberately Fueling Pollution Crisis
New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has leveled serious allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing its members of intentionally exacerbating the city’s air pollution crisis. In a press conference held Wednesday, Sirsa claimed that AAP members are deliberately setting fires and burning garbage across the city in an effort to artificially inflate the Air Quality Index (AQI).
“AAP, whose 10 years of neglect we are suffering, during whose time pollution was always higher than today, are deliberately setting fires and burning garbage to increase pollution,” Sirsa stated during the press conference. “They are praying that the AQI increases in any way possible.”
Sirsa further accused AAP of prioritizing political gains over the health of Delhi residents, urging the party to cease what he described as a dangerous and unethical practice. He appealed directly to Arvind Kejriwal, reminding him of the support the AAP has received from Delhi’s citizens and urging him to reconsider these actions.
The Environment Minister also highlighted the government’s efforts to combat pollution. He noted that despite historical patterns indicating a high AQI during the same period last year, the current administration is working to improve air quality. Sirsa also mentioned plans to partner with MapmyIndia and Google Maps to identify traffic hotspots and implement solutions to reduce traffic-related pollution.
The minister reiterated the government’s commitment to fighting pollution and ensuring cleaner air for Delhi residents, stating that the public would no longer tolerate the AAP’s alleged tactics.
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