Delhi Air Quality Crisis: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's Claims Contradict Record Post-Diwali Pollution Data

Dec 06, 2025 08:39 pm CST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta claims the capital "maintained air quality" during Diwali, despite official data showing PM2.5 levels reached 488 micrograms per cubic metre - nearly 100 times WHO limits and the worst post-Diwali air quality in five years. AQI readings hit 345, continuing a concerning upward trend despite Supreme Court restrictions on fireworks.