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Politics
Punjab Stubble Burning Ignites Political Clash Between Delhi and State Governments
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 04:40 PM
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Stubble burning in Punjab continues to flare, prompting a heated exchange of blame between the central and state governments.
Stubble burning, a common practice among farmers in Punjab, has once again become a flashpoint as fires continue to blaze across the state. The persistence of these fires has drawn sharp criticism from the central government, which has accused the Punjab administration of failing to enforce environmental regulations. In response, Punjab officials have countered that the central government is overstepping its authority and not addressing the root causes of the practice. The back-and-forth has escalated into a public war of words, with both sides blaming the other for the ongoing environmental damage. The situation remains tense as the government agencies work to find a resolution while the fires persist.