AAP accuses BJP of defaming Punjab farmers over stubble burning
Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema alleged the BJP is ignoring similar incidents in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Punjab recorded 1,152 fresh farm fires on Diwali, the highest single-day spike in the state this season, according to News18.
Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema accused the BJP of deliberately defaming Punjab's farmers while ignoring similar issues in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, where the BJP governs.
Cheema stated that the AAP government has distributed machinery to farmers over the last five years and that stubble burning incidents have reduced.
He also claimed the BJP's allegations are an attempt to seek revenge against Punjab farmers for their opposition to the Centre's three farm laws.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra alleged that many stubble-burning incidents were reported in Punjab on Diwali and called for an investigation.
Mishra said satellite data showed a rise from 100-125 locations on previous days to 1,200 locations on the evening of Diwali.
He further accused people associated with the AAP of orchestrating the fires as part of a campaign to defame Diwali and Sanatana Dharma.