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Moneycontrol08-12-2025, 23:16

Rekha Gupta's 'AQI is temperature' comment sparks row; Kejriwal: "Game to hide data"

  • Delhi CM Rekha Gupta faced criticism from AAP for stating "AQI is a temperature" and that "AQI can be measured with any instrument."
  • AAP trolled Gupta on social media, circulating videos and posting memes regarding her comments on air quality.
  • Former CM Arvind Kejriwal accused the government of hiding pollution data by spraying water where AQI monitors are installed.
  • Gupta assured Delhi residents her government is actively tackling pollution, outlining measures like mist installation, road washing, and mechanical cleaning.
  • She highlighted the use of hundreds of sprinklers for regular road washing on the Ring Road to reduce dust and pollution.

Why It Matters: Political row over Delhi's air pollution raises concerns about data transparency and public health.

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