Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Denies Stubble Burning Link to Delhi's Worsening Air Quality Crisis

Nov 19, 2025 12:42 am CST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected claims that agricultural smoke from his state contributes to Delhi's air pollution crisis, citing wind patterns and timing of harvests. Meanwhile, Delhi continues to struggle with "very poor" air quality levels as political blame games intensify between AAP and BJP over the worsening environmental situation in the national capital region.