Why blame only Punjab? Bhagwant Mann hits out at Centre over Delhi pollution

Published 13 Nov 2026, 18:59 IST

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the BJP‑led Centre for singling out Punjab in the debate over Delhi’s pollution, saying the government only defames the state and began blaming it even before the paddy harvest started. Mann argued that smoke from Punjab can reach Delhi depending on wind conditions, and accused the Centre of unfairly targeting Punjab over stubble‑burning.

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The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. 13 Nov 2026, 16:45 IST

'Why silent on Haryana?' Punjab CM Mann hits out at BJP-led Centre over stubble-burning

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 13 Nov 2026, 18:02 IST

'They only defame Punjab': CM Mann targets BJP-led Centre over stubble-burning

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday attacked the BJP-led Centre, saying that they only defame the state over stubble burning . He further said that BJP leaders started blaming Punjab even before paddy harvesting began. "We have been saying that Punjab smoke will reach Delhi if the wind…

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India Today Living Media India Current article 13 Nov 2026, 18:59 IST

Why blame only Punjab? Bhagwant Mann hits out at Centre over Delhi pollution

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