BJP slams Arvind Kejriwal for cracker ban in Delhi, says it is imposed to 'hurt' Hindu sentiments
The BJP said the contribution of cracker burning to Delhi's pollution was
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The BJP said the contribution of cracker burning to Delhi's pollution was
Photos show how the firecracker ban did not appear to be successful in Delhi, leading to hazardous pollution levels that affected visibility and cause difficulties in breathing.
People from several parts of the city and its suburbs complained of itchy throat and watery eyes, as a layer of smog, the first episode this season, lingered over the region.
In a blatant disregard to the state government's ban, the people in Delhi were openly seen bursting crackers, thereby contributing to the already poor air quality in the national capital.
A day after pollution levels soared after Diwali, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai accused the BJP of ‘having ensured’ that crackers were burst in Delhi despite a ban on crackers announced by the government.