Proud of Delhi, these are voices of resistance against illogical ban: BJP’s Kapil Mishra on bursting firecrackers
Meanwhile, hailing citizens of Delhi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP’s) Delhi leader Kapil Mishra, said that these “acts were the voice of resistance to defy the unscientific, illogical, dictatorial ban.”
“Proud of You Delhi. These are voices of resistance, voices of freedom and democracy. People are bravely defying unscientific, illogical, dictatorial ban. Happy Diwali,” he wrote on X.
Reacting to this, Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale raised concerns about the deteriorating air quality in Delhi while accusing BJP MPs and ministers of flouting the ban “in the heart of the capital.”
“Thanks Delhi (especially the BJP MPs & Ministers who live down the street) for the last 6 hours of non-stop fireworks. Don’t understand the point of a ‘ban’ when ruling party leaders themselves are violating it in the heart of the capital. AQI has hit 999 – machines can’t calculate beyond that,” Gokhale, expressing his dissatisfaction, on X.
Gokhale also wrote to the Joint Connaught Place HQ of Delhi Police, seeking details on the number of firecracker-related cases registered and the actions taken. In his communication, he stressed the urgency of the situation, stating, “Delhi Police needs to answer immediately & own responsibility for us breathing in a gas chamber. This morning, Delhi has woken up to a hazardous level of pollution with an AQI of 999+ thanks to bursting of fireworks last night. Despite a ban by the Supreme Court, fireworks have been easily procured & used in the city. Last night, several BJP MPs & Ministers were bursting firecrackers in my neighborhood for hours at their ‘Diwali party’.”As Delhi grapples with the aftermath of Diwali celebrations, concerns regarding air quality and the effectiveness of imposed bans persist, reflecting the complex balance between tradition, environmental consciousness, and public health.
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