Delhi Chokes, Data Smokes? AAP, BJP Clash Over 'Pollution Fraud'

This special report delves into Delhi's escalating air pollution crisis and the fierce political battle it has ignited. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the BJP-led government of manipulating air quality data by using water tankers to spray mist around monitoring stations, particularly in the pollution hotspot of Anand Vihar. The government has dismissed these allegations, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stating, 'We are working honestly to address Delhi's pollution problem'. This controversy unfolds as the Supreme Court has pulled up authorities over non-functional monitoring stations and called for pre-emptive action to tackle the worsening air quality in the capital. The programme examines the on-ground reality, the political blame game, and the serious health risks faced by citizens as fitness events continue amidst the toxic haze.