Delhi Air Pollution Data Manipulation Allegations
Delhi faces severe air pollution with allegations of data manipulation by government agencies. Water sprinklers near monitoring stations are suspected of artificially lowering AQI readings. Political leaders and experts criticize the government's handling, while medical professionals warn against outdoor exercise in hazardous conditions.
Delhi is grappling with a worsening air pollution crisis, with serious allegations that government agencies are manipulating air quality data. Reports suggest that water sprinklers are being used near monitoring stations to artificially lower AQI readings, raising concerns about transparency and public health. Political figures, including AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj and Congress's Rahul Gandhi, have accused the government of cheating the public and failing to address the issue effectively. Medical experts, such as Dr. Agni Kumar, warn that outdoor exercise in such polluted conditions is extremely hazardous, likening it to smoking large numbers of cigarettes and increasing the risk of chronic lung diseases. The Supreme Court has directed authorities to submit reports on steps taken to combat pollution, as several monitoring stations remain non-functional. Meanwhile, the controversy continues to grow, with calls for the situation to be treated as a national emergency.
