BJP blames poor road maintenance for Delhi's pollution, not Diwali firecrackers

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for blaming Diwali firecrackers for Delhi's pollution. BJP leaders argued that the city's air quality was affected more by unmaintained roads than by firecracker use during the festival. BJP officials pointed out that air quality data showed no significant change after Diwali. They claimed that dust from damaged roads and vehicle emissions contributed more to pollution than the firecrackers, which were banned but still used by residents. The AAP responded by alleging that pollution spikes during festivals are part of a conspiracy by the BJP. They accused BJP-ruled states of polluting the Yamuna River with industrial waste, worsening the situation during Diwali and other celebrations.