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Punjab Records Over 2,000 Farm Fires as AAP Faces Criticism Over Stubble Burning

Punjab Records Over 2,000 Farm Fires as AAP Faces Criticism Over Stubble Burning

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Delhi’s minister accused Punjab of accounting for 77% of stubble burning amid a pollution crisis, with Sirja noting that Delhi’s air quality suffered a significant downgrade within four days. India Today reported that Delhi’s air quality turned severe and that stubble burning spiked farm fires in Punjab. Earlier coverage from Hindustan Times quoted Sirja saying the Punjab government was “misleading” people on the stubble‑burning issue.

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    Punjab Records Over 2,000 Farm Fires as AAP Faces Criticism Over Stubble Burning

    — India Today

Coverage arrived over 2 hours — first from The New Indian Express, latest from The Morung Express.

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