Delhi Minister Apologizes for Pollution, Blames AAP; New PUC Rule from Dec 18

• Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologized for Delhi's pollution, stating AQI reduction in 9-10 months is impossible.
• Sirsa blamed the Aam Aadmi Party government for the pollution crisis, claiming his government is working to fix it.
• Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will be denied fuel at petrol pumps from December 18.
• Government initiatives include reducing garbage mountains, cleaning land, and plans for 7,500 electric buses.
• CM Rekha Gupta cited "legacy problems" from previous Congress and AAP governments for pollution and waterlogging.

Why It Matters: Delhi ministers apologize for pollution, blame past governments, and announce new PUC rule and initiatives.