India, Oct. 22 -- A debate on Delhi's worsening air pollution in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House on Thursday descended into chaos, with BJP and AAP councillors shouting at each other, throwing water and files, and allegedly attempting to damage microphones.

Marshals eventually escorted Mayor Pravesh Wahi to safety as the confrontation intensified. Congress councillors also joined the heated exchanges.

The trouble began when AAP councillors demanded the immediate release of development funds for their wards. Responding to the demand, Wahi announced the release of Rs 25 lakh in development funds and said a total of Rs 2 crore would be made available to councillors during the current financial year.

The announcement failed ...