New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today said the government, respecting the sentiments of the residents of the national capital, will request the Supreme Court to grant permission for the use of certified green crackers during the upcoming Diwali festivities.

Gupta, while replying to a question while speaking to reporters at the secretariat on Monday, said that the government believes that there must be a balance between environment protection and public sentiments.

Gupta said that she feels that the public should get the permission, be it in the form of green crackers, so that they can celebrate the festival with enthusiasm, and accordingly the government will express in writing its intention, that it is responsible for the pollution control, and will abide by its

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