Karnataka bans bursting of crackers this Diwali, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announced on Friday.
“We have taken a decision not to allow bursting of firecrackers in the state, in wake of COVID19 pandemic. The order will be released soon” Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said.
Already a few states of north India have banned bursting of firecrackers citing twin problems of COVID-19 and air pollution.
Manufacturers of firecrackers are expected to oppose the government’s decision and they are likely to meet the Chief Minister seeking repealing the ban in this festival season since they have already produced a huge quantity of firecrackers. The Hindu reported today.
@BJP4Karnataka what is the msg here? Pollution from vehicles is less anyways. And people can be asked to moderate. Festival apart what happens to producers? https://t.co/XISa3W1L6e
— Bharut Joshi 🇮🇳 (@BharutJoshi) November 6, 2020
