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Politics
Punjab Accused of Misleading Public on Stubble Burning
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 04:33 PM
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A farmer from Sirsa, Manjinder Singh, has accused the Punjab government of misleading the public about stubble burning practices.
Manjinder Singh, a farmer based in Sirsa, has publicly alleged that the Punjab government has been misleading the public regarding stubble burning practices. Singh claims that official statements have not fully disclosed the extent of stubble burning or the measures taken to curb it.
The farmer’s complaint was reported by The Economic Times, but the Punjab government has yet to issue a formal response or clarification. Singh has called for greater transparency and accountability from the state authorities.
Stubble burning remains a significant environmental and health concern in Punjab, prompting widespread calls for stricter enforcement of existing regulations. The current allegations add a new layer of scrutiny to the government’s handling of the issue.
The farmer’s complaint was reported by The Economic Times, but the Punjab government has yet to issue a formal response or clarification. Singh has called for greater transparency and accountability from the state authorities.
Stubble burning remains a significant environmental and health concern in Punjab, prompting widespread calls for stricter enforcement of existing regulations. The current allegations add a new layer of scrutiny to the government’s handling of the issue.