Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:37am on 11 Nov 2026,Wednesday Politics
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has defended the bursting of firecrackers during Diwali, playing down concerns over rising air pollution. Speaking at a government event in Lucknow on Wednesday, November 11, he said that pollution caused by the celebrations would eventually subside. He also questioned why critics were targeting people for bursting firecrackers for a day but remained silent about those who had allegedly polluted the system through corruption. Adityanath said his government had imposed no restrictions on Diwali celebrations and allowed people to celebrate the festival with enthusiasm. His remarks come amid growing concerns over deteriorating air quality. (PC: India Today)
