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Punjab minister slams Delhi CM Kejriwal for 10-year pollution, says he ‘made history’
✍️ ANI News
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 02:16 AM
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Punjab’s environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of causing persistent pollution in Delhi for a decade and claimed the leader has now made history in Punjab.
Punjab’s environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa publicly blamed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for a ten‑year stretch of high pollution levels in the national capital, saying the Delhi leader has now "created history" in Punjab. The remarks were reported by ANI News and reflect growing inter‑state tensions over air‑quality management.
Delhi has struggled with seasonal smog for years, prompting the state government to launch several mitigation measures, including vehicle bans and industrial restrictions. Sirsa’s statement suggests he views Kejriwal’s policies as insufficient or counter‑productive, and he is positioning Punjab as a contrasting example.
No immediate response from Kejriwal’s office was recorded, and political analysts note that such accusations are common in the run‑up to upcoming elections. The comment underscores the broader debate on accountability for air‑pollution across northern India, where both Delhi and Punjab face severe seasonal haze.
Delhi has struggled with seasonal smog for years, prompting the state government to launch several mitigation measures, including vehicle bans and industrial restrictions. Sirsa’s statement suggests he views Kejriwal’s policies as insufficient or counter‑productive, and he is positioning Punjab as a contrasting example.
No immediate response from Kejriwal’s office was recorded, and political analysts note that such accusations are common in the run‑up to upcoming elections. The comment underscores the broader debate on accountability for air‑pollution across northern India, where both Delhi and Punjab face severe seasonal haze.