Deccan Chronicle

Need to come together: AK

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New Delhi, Nov. 9: Keeping political difference­s aside, Centre, Harayna, Punjab and Delhi government­s should come together to find a permanent solution to stubble burning which leads to high pollution every year, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday.

He said his government does not want to taken any decision to tackle the situation in haste, which later creates a lot of problems to Delhiites.

Addressing a gathering at an event here, Kejriwal said banning entry of trucks, constructi­on activities and introducin­g odd-even is not the solution to high pollution level.

“Setting politics aside, Centre, Haryana, Punjab and Delhi should come together to find a solution to stubble burning which causes high pollution level during this time every year.

“I have been seeking a meeting with both Haryana and Punjab chief ministers since yesterday, but I have not received any response,” Kejriwal said.

He said that fining farmers is not the solution.

The CM also hinted that Delhi government may make some financial contributi­on to stop stubble burning if neighbouri­ng states do the same.

“If health cost is much on illness, then we may make some contributi­ons because it is the responsibi­lity of all,” he said.

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