Yogi Adityanath Dismisses Deepavali Pollution Concerns, Says It Will Subside
The Uttar Pradesh chief minister said festival fireworks should face no extra curbs and argued any pollution from crackers can be mitigated.
- On Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended Diwali firecracker usage, stating his government decided "not to impose any prohibitions" on celebrations.
- Addressing a government program in Lucknow, Adityanath dismissed pollution concerns, asserting, "don't worry; pollution would be mitigated as well," while criticizing those who "polluted the entire system."
- The Chamber of Trade and Industry chairman Brijesh Goyal urged political parties to address stubble burning instead of singling out Diwali fireworks, noting Delhi's AQI remained between 350 and 400 on November 5, 6, and 7.
- On Diwali night, 20 of 59 Delhi pollution testing centers recorded severe air quality, with 33 classified as very poor, while Punjab recorded 1,152 stubble-burning incidents.
- Adityanath also detailed a government recruitment drive, announcing plans to distribute appointment letters to 9.5 lakh youth, with the process for more than 42,000 Home Guard soldiers continuing through January 26.
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Yogi Adityanath dismisses Diwali pollution concerns, says 'no problem, it would be mitigated as well'
Addressing a government programme in Lucknow, Adityanath said people had celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm, and there was no need to be overly concerned about the pollution issue.
So what if pollution increased due to Diwali? It will subside: UP CM
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday, November 11, played down concerns over pollution caused by Diwali celebrations, saying it would subside and questioned why those raising the issue remain silent about people who had allegedly polluted the system through corruption. Addressing a government programme in Lucknow, Adityanath said people had celebrated Diwali … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technolog…
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath questioned those raising concerns about Diwali fireworks causing pollution. At a revenue department event, he championed the joy of the festival and accused the government of favoritism, bribery, and syndicates in appointments made before 2017.
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