Punjab recorded the highest number of stubble-burning cases on Monday. This comes as Delhi has been witnessing alarming air pollution levels for the past two days. On Sunday, the AQI level breached 450 in the national capital.

Despite these reductions, stubble burning remains a major environmental issue, as farmers often resort to it due to limited time and inadequate machinery to manage crop residue. As the window for sowing Rabi crops like wheat is narrow, burning paddy stubble becomes a quicker option for many small-scale farmers.

The BJP-led central government is only indulging in politics, and has taken no step to check stubble burning,” said Atishi.

Delhi's air pollution has worsened, causing increasing discomfort for residents. In a press conference on Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi stated that the Air Quality Index (AQI) levels have risen in northern India.

Delhi CM Atishi has strongly criticized the central government for its lack of action on stubble burning, which is contributing to the severe air pollution crisis across North India. According to Atishi,