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BJP, AAP spar on cloud seeding after artificial rain misses Diwali date

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October 22, 2025

When there are clouds, there will be seeding, says Sirsa; AAP says BJP not keeping promise

- ANUP VERMA @ New Delhi

BJP, AAP spar on cloud seeding after artificial rain misses Diwali date

ENVIRONMENT Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has ruled out an immediate plan for cloud seeding to curb air pollution in the winter months, saying that the seeding will only be possible "when there are clouds".

Responding to the criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on the issue, he said on Tuesday, "Cloud seeding happens only when there are clouds.

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