'Firecrackers Purified Air, Killed Insects': RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Defends Diwali Practices

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s defence of firecrackers: ‘Once purified atmosphere’

Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks come amid growing concerns over the pollution caused by the firecrackers, with several cities bearing the brunt of their aftereffects post Diwali.

'Firecrackers Purified Air, Killed Insects': RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Defends Diwali Practices

<p>Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has claimed that firecrackers used in earlier times were not made from chemicals and helped kill insects and purify the atmosphere, arguing that traditional Diwali practices had a scientific basis.</p> <p>Speaking at a Diwali event organised by the Maheshwari Panchayat in Nagpur on Tuesday, Bhagwat said lighting ghee and oil lamps also created a “special kind” of air in the environment.</p…

RSS chief: Earlier, crackers purified air, didn’t pollute

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says earlier firecrackers purified air and killed insects, urges “pure” festival celebrations, and notes Diwali’s global rise.

Firecrackers had scientific purpose; their smoke helped kill crop-damaging insects & purify the environment: Dr Bhagwat

NAGPUR: Hindu society has always associated deeper meanings and ideas with different aspects of life. Every small and big activity in Bharatiya tradition has been planned with a particular thought and purpose. Deepawali is not merely a festival of individual celebration but a Parva (festival) belonging to the entire society, said RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat while addressing a gathering on the occasion of Deepawali and Govardhan Puja in N…