Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced that her government will approach the Supreme Court seeking permission to allow the use of green firecrackers during Diwali in the national capital.
Speaking about the move, Gupta said the government will submit its written stand before the apex court and request permission for the use of certified green firecrackers. These firecrackers, she added, would comply with all government regulations to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
“While respecting the sentiments of Delhi residents, the Delhi government will make this request to the Hon’ble Supreme Court that permission be granted for the use of certified green firecrackers (Green Firecrackers) on this Diwali," the Delhi chief minister wrote in a post on X.
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