Atishi lamented that an average adult is gasping for breath while children and the elderly, who are particularly vulnerable to the toxic fumes, have to depend on medical assistance.

Speaking to India Today TV, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi raised concern over the severe air pollution engulfing a large portion of northern India, calling the situation a "medical emergency" caused by rampant stubble burning in several "BJP-ruled" states.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticizes the central government for ignoring severe air quality issues in north India, attributing it to stubble burning in BJP-ruled states. She highlights a decline in such incidents in AAP-ruled Punjab as a model of effective governance,

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi declared a medical emergency in north India due to severe air pollution from stubble burning. She criticized the BJP-led central government for inaction and praised AAP-ruled Punjab for reducing instances of stubble burning.

The BJP-led central government is only indulging in politics, and has taken no step to check stubble burning,” said Atishi.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi blamed farm fires in neighboring states - excluding Punjab, where her party also governs - for the capital's air crisis

Atishi criticizes BJP for politics over pollution, praises AAP-ruled Punjab for reducing stubble burning, warns of medical emergency.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday said north India is facing a medical emergency due to hazardous air quality caused by stubble burning