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AAP's Bharadwaj Accuses Delhi Govt of Manipulating Post‑Diwali Air Quality Data
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 10:05 AM
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AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has alleged that the Delhi government tampered with air quality data after Diwali, shutting down monitoring stations and installing new ones in distant locations.
AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj today accused the Delhi administration of manipulating air quality information following the Diwali celebrations. He claimed that several monitoring stations were shut down and replaced with new ones situated far from the city’s core, thereby skewing the reported AQI values.
Bharadwaj warned that such misleading data could endanger public health, especially as Delhi’s air quality has continued to deteriorate with several areas recording hazardous levels. He urged authorities to restore transparency in reporting.
The Delhi government has not yet responded to the allegations. Meanwhile, environmental groups have called for independent verification of the city’s air quality metrics.
Bharadwaj warned that such misleading data could endanger public health, especially as Delhi’s air quality has continued to deteriorate with several areas recording hazardous levels. He urged authorities to restore transparency in reporting.
The Delhi government has not yet responded to the allegations. Meanwhile, environmental groups have called for independent verification of the city’s air quality metrics.