Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:32am on 09 Nov 2026,Monday Politics
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bhardwaj has accused the BJP-led Delhi government of manipulating air pollution data, claiming the AQI crossed 3,000 in parts of the capital on Diwali night. Citing independent monitoring platforms, Bhardwaj alleged that official figures understated pollution levels. He also claimed that monitoring stations were placed in greener areas and water was sprayed near existing stations to lower readings. However, India Today reported that the claims of AQI crossing 3,000 were not independently verified. Official CPCB data put Delhi’s average AQI at 376 on November 8, with Jahangirpuri recording 460. (PC: India Today)
