Yogi Adityanath Dismisses Deepavali Pollution Concerns
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended firecracker bursting during Deepavali celebrations in Lucknow on November 11, 2026, stating pollution would be mitigated and accusing critics of ignoring systemic corruption. He referenced celebrating Diwali in Ayodhya while dismissing public complaints about cracker pollution. The Chief Minister emphasized no prohibitions would be imposed despite AQI slipping to severe levels in Delhi and smog affecting Mumbai and Chennai. He argued festival celebrations should proceed without restrictions while condemning corrupt practices.
Why it matters
The dismissal directly affects residents in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR who face hazardous air quality during Diwali, with no regulatory response planned despite severe pollution levels reported in neighboring Delhi and Mumbai.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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