India, Dec. 17 -- Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of deliberately burning waste to increase pollution levels in the city.

While addressing a press conference in the capital, Sirsa alleged, "I have to said this with regret that AAP is deliberately burning waste to create pollution, they are burning wastes, they are praying that the AQI should increase. They don't care about the people of Delhi. They should not resort to such dirty politics."

The allegations against Arvind Kejriwal-led party came after the environment minister announced several measures to curb pollution amid deteriorating pollution levels.

Citing the example of Trilokpuri area in the capital, Sirsa said he ...