Delhi

XNew Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday countered mounting criticism over the city’s pollution levels following Diwali celebrations, asserting that data shows a decline in air pollution compared to previous years.

Speaking at a press conference, Gupta maintained that despite the use of firecrackers this Diwali, Delhi witnessed a smaller rise in air pollution levels the next day than in earlier years. “If we compare the AQI recorded after Diwali this year with the figures from previous governments, we can see a drop. The difference between the AQI on Diwali night and the following day has also reduced,” she said. “This indicates that the city’s pollution has not spiked as drastically as before. The government is making every possible effort for Delhi.”

Her statement cam

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