Punjab experienced over 5,000 farm fires this season, with more than 345 new incidents across districts like Tarn Taran and Patiala. These conditions led to a political dispute between the Aam Aadmi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party regarding pollution sources.
The Aam Aadmi Party referenced SAFAR data, stating stubble burning accounted for only five percent of Delhi's Diwali pollution, while the Environment Minister denied data manipulation claims.