Pollution Politics: Delhi's Air and Water Crisis

In Delhi, political blame is being exchanged between AAP and BJP over the air and water pollution crisis. While AAP accuses BJP-ruled states of contributing to the deteriorating air quality and river pollution, BJP counters by highlighting AAP's alleged shortcomings. Air quality worsens as winter approaches, further intensifying the debate.

Chief Minister Atishi has accused the BJP's 'dirty politics' of escalating Delhi's air and water pollution, blaming BJP-governed Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for the issue. The BJP retaliated, pointing to the 'immaturity and incompetence' of the AAP administration as the source of severe pollution in the capital.

As winter begins, Delhi's air quality deteriorates and the Yamuna River faces severe pollution issues, with layers of toxic froth. Atishi cited central government data, showing a decrease in farm fires in AAP-ruled Punjab, while blaming similar types of pollution from BJP-ruled states for Delhi's worsening conditions.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdev and other BJP leaders have accused AAP of engaging in 'poisonous politics' and denying accountability for the river's pollution, despite evidence from neighboring states. Both parties continue to trade barbs, with elections on the horizon intensifying the debate.

(With inputs from agencies.)