Kejriwal thinks Haryana,Punjab and central govt has deteriorated air quality of Delhi

Monday, 29 October 2018 (15:39 IST)
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held the Centre and the Haryana and Punjab governments responsible for 'deteriorating' pollution level in the National Capital.
Taking to micro-blogging site, Twitter, the Chief Minister said,"Pollution was in limit in Delhi. But, at this time, every year because of the Centre, Haryana and Punjab Governments of BJP and Congress, Delhi has to suffer such pollution."
 
"Despite all our (AAP government)effort, they (Centre, Haryana and Punjab Governments)are not willing to do anything,"  he stated.
 
Mr Kejriwal also claimed that farmers of these states are also upset by their concerned government's in this regard.
 
It may be mentioned that 'stubble burning' in these states are considered to be a major factor contributing in deteriorating pollution level in the National Capital.
 
Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Tuesday had directed all officers and agencies to be in war mode to combat air pollution.(UNI)

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