‘Onus Is Now On Punjab’: Sirsa Blames Kejriwal For Stubble Burning As Delhi’s Air Quality Worsens | Exclusive

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Last Updated:November 03, 2026, 13:53 IST

The minister claimed that Delhi residents have already cooperated with the measures introduced by the government to curb pollution.

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the responsibility for tackling the worsening air pollution in the national capital now lies with Punjab, while blaming AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal for stubble burning in Punjab.

Speaking exclusively to CNN-News18 on the implementation of GRAP 2 restrictions, Sirsa said the measures would have little additional impact in Delhi as restrictions under higher stages, including GRAP 3, had already been enforced.

“GRAP 2 will be more functional in the neighbouring NCR states," he said, adding that the situation in Delhi was already being addressed through the restrictions in place.

The minister claimed that Delhi residents have already cooperated with the measures introduced by the government to curb pollution.

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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that the responsibility for tackling Delhi's worsening air quality and stubble burning now lies firmly with Punjab, directly blaming AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal for the situation.

Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that GRAP 2 restrictions would have little additional impact inside Delhi because measures under higher stages like GRAP 3 had already been enforced. Instead, he noted that GRAP 2 would be more functional in the neighboring NCR states.

According to Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, local residents have already cooperated fully with the various measures introduced by the government to curb air pollution in the national capital.

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