Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog and choking pollution on Tuesday morning, following Diwali celebrations. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 334, with 31 out of 38 monitoring stations recording 'very poor' air and three showing 'severe' levels. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the BJP of prioritizing religion over public health, questioning why the cracker ban had been lifted despite already high pollution levels. BJP, in turn, blamed AAP for its past records and dismissed the criticism as politically motivated. This recurring debate raises broader questions: Is the criticism of Diwali celebrations genuinely about pollution, or is it a political tool?
