Punjab recorded the highest number of stubble-burning cases on Monday. This comes as Delhi has been witnessing alarming air pollution levels for the past two days. On Sunday, the AQI level breached 450 in the national capital.

Thermal power plants emit sulfur dioxide (SO₂) year-round at levels 240 times greater than stubble burning, a seasonal contributor to air pollution responsible for 17.8 kilotonnes of SO₂ emissions annually, according to a paper published by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

The BJP-led central government is only indulging in politics, and has taken no step to check stubble burning,” said Atishi.

Delhi CM Atishi said on Monday that the BJP-led central government was “only indulging in politics” and has taken no step to check stubble burning.

New Delhi woke up to a grim reality on Monday as the Air Quality Index soared to a season-high 481, plunging the city into an unbreathable state.

Delhi CM Atishi has strongly criticized the central government for its lack of action on stubble burning, which is contributing to the severe air pollution crisis across North India. According to Atishi,

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi declared a medical emergency in north India due to severe air pollution from stubble burning. She criticized the BJP-led central government for inaction and praised AAP-ruled Punjab for reducing instances of stubble burning.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi blamed farm fires in neighboring states - excluding Punjab, where her party also governs - for the capital's air crisis

Delhi CM Atishi criticised the Centre for its inaction on stubble burning, worsening air quality in North India. She called it a health emergency, urging the government to focus on solutions rather than politics.

Atishi criticizes BJP for politics over pollution, praises AAP-ruled Punjab for reducing stubble burning, warns of medical emergency.