Delhi air quality worsens as BJP and AAP clash over Punjab stubble burning

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After Diwali, Delhi was enveloped in toxic haze that caused severe air pollution, prompting the Delhi Airport to activate its first Low Visibility Procedure of the 2026‑27 winter season and leading to a 44% delay in flight departures. The episode sparked political disputes, with Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi demanding accountability over gaps in the city’s air‑quality monitoring data, while broader debates continued over the causes of the pollution and appropriate control measures.

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