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Manjinder Singh Sirsa blames AAP for rising pollution in Punjab, Delhi
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 02:16 AM
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Former MP Manjinder Singh Sirsa alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party’s policies are contributing to worsening air quality in Punjab and Delhi.
Manjinder Singh Sirsa, a former member of Parliament, publicly accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of aggravating air‑pollution levels in both Punjab and the national capital, Delhi. Sirsa said that recent policy decisions and governance approaches of the AAP‑led administration have led to a noticeable decline in air quality, affecting public health and daily life.
He highlighted that while the state of Punjab has long struggled with seasonal smog, the situation has intensified under the current political leadership. Sirsa also pointed to Delhi’s recurring haze episodes, suggesting that the party’s environmental strategies are insufficient to curb emissions from transport, industry, and construction.
The remarks come amid ongoing debates over pollution control measures across northern India, where both state and central authorities are under pressure to meet national air‑quality standards. Sirsa called for a review of the AAP’s policies and urged the government to adopt stricter regulations to protect citizens.
No official response from AAP representatives was recorded at the time of reporting. The issue is likely to feature in upcoming political discussions as both regions prepare for seasonal changes that typically exacerbate air‑quality concerns.
He highlighted that while the state of Punjab has long struggled with seasonal smog, the situation has intensified under the current political leadership. Sirsa also pointed to Delhi’s recurring haze episodes, suggesting that the party’s environmental strategies are insufficient to curb emissions from transport, industry, and construction.
The remarks come amid ongoing debates over pollution control measures across northern India, where both state and central authorities are under pressure to meet national air‑quality standards. Sirsa called for a review of the AAP’s policies and urged the government to adopt stricter regulations to protect citizens.
No official response from AAP representatives was recorded at the time of reporting. The issue is likely to feature in upcoming political discussions as both regions prepare for seasonal changes that typically exacerbate air‑quality concerns.