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AAP alleges BJP government tampered with Delhi's AQI figures
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 08:02 PM
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The Aam Aadmi Party has accused the Delhi BJP administration of altering official air‑quality index data, saying the reported numbers do not match actual pollution levels.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has publicly alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Delhi is manipulating the Air Quality Index (AQI) data released by the municipal authorities. In a statement covered by Amar Ujala, AAP officials claimed that the published figures understate the true level of air pollution across the capital.
According to the party, the discrepancy between on‑ground sensor readings and the official AQI numbers suggests deliberate tampering to present a more favorable environmental picture. AAP said it would seek an independent audit of the monitoring system to verify the authenticity of the data.
The Delhi municipal corporation has not yet responded to the allegations. Environmental experts note that accurate AQI reporting is crucial for public health advisories, especially during the winter months when pollution typically spikes.
If the claims are substantiated, the issue could trigger political debate over transparency in environmental governance and may prompt the central pollution control board to intervene.
The matter remains under scrutiny as both parties await further evidence and official comment.
According to the party, the discrepancy between on‑ground sensor readings and the official AQI numbers suggests deliberate tampering to present a more favorable environmental picture. AAP said it would seek an independent audit of the monitoring system to verify the authenticity of the data.
The Delhi municipal corporation has not yet responded to the allegations. Environmental experts note that accurate AQI reporting is crucial for public health advisories, especially during the winter months when pollution typically spikes.
If the claims are substantiated, the issue could trigger political debate over transparency in environmental governance and may prompt the central pollution control board to intervene.
The matter remains under scrutiny as both parties await further evidence and official comment.