'Rs 25cr spent on ads to claim no stubble burning, FIRs tell another story': BJP targets AAP govt in Punjab
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused the Punjab government of allowing stubble burning despite claims to the contrary. He alleged the government spent 25 crore rupees on advertisements while filing FIRs against farmers for the practice. Sirsa claimed the appointment of Reena Gupta to lead the Punjab Pollution Control Board was meant to manipulate pollution data. He noted that these activities negatively affect air quality in Delhi.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused the Punjab government of permitting stubble burning while contradicting its claims. He alleged that Punjab's government had registered FIRs against farmers involved in stubble burning activities. Sirsa criticized the appointment of Reena Gupta as chairperson of the Punjab Pollution Control Board as an attempt to manipulate pollution data. He emphasized the adverse impact of Punjab's stubble burning on Delhi's air quality.