Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath confirmed that his government deliberately refused to restrict Diwali firecrackers, which he personally joined in celebrating in Ayodhya. While conceding that local air pollution spikes during the festivities, he dismissed the haze as temporary and criticized opponents for targeting ordinary citizens over a single day of tradition. Adityanath further framed the celebrations as evidence of public safety, asserting that the state has remained entirely free from riots and curfews over the past nine and a half years.
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State authorities view Diwali-related pollution as a brief issue that naturally resolves…: State authorities view Diwali-related pollution as a brief issue that naturally resolves without official government bans.
The administration defended the public's right to celebrate freely while framing environm…: The administration defended the public's right to celebrate freely while framing environmental criticism as selective political opposition.
Current peaceful holiday celebrations were contrasted with pre-2017 market disruptions, c…: Current peaceful holiday celebrations were contrasted with pre-2017 market disruptions, curfews, and historical security concerns.
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Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday defended the bursting of firecrackers during Diwali
LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday defended the bursting of firecrackers during Diwali, saying he had personally participated in celebrations in Ayodhya and arguing that concerns over pollution were being selectively raised.Speaking at an event in Lucknow, Yogi said people were now able to celebrate Diwali and other festivals "without fear" and criticised those who, he claimed, objected to firecrackers.Referring to complaints about air quality, he said pollution may increase during Diwali but would also subside. "Lots of people said there was pollution due to Diwali celebrations. I said pollution did happen but it will end also. Why worry about it?" he said. The chief minister used the remarks to target political opponents, alleging that while corruption had "polluted the entire system," criticism was directed at common people celebrating for a single day. He maintained that any pollution caused by crackers was temporary and not a major issue, adding that it was good people celebrated Diwali with "dhoom dharaka." He said he was happy that large numbers of…
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