CM Yogi Adityanath dismisses Diwali pollution concerns, says it will subside
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended the bursting of firecrackers during Diwali, dismissing concerns about post-festival air pollution. He argued that pollution is a temporary issue and criticized those who focus on it while ignoring systemic corruption.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the ongoing tension between cultural practices and public health concerns regarding air quality in major Indian cities.
Lucknow Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) defended the bursting of firecrackers during Deepavali celebrations, saying people should be allowed to celebrate the festival without restrictions. He dismissed concerns over the pollution caused by firecrackers, arguing that it could be addressed, while accusing critics of overlooking pollution caused by corruption. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/ AQI slips to 'severe' in Delhi; Mumbai, Chennai wake up to smog morning after Deepavali AQI slips to 'severe' in Delhi; Mumbai, Chennai wake up to smog morning after Deepavali Delhi’s air quality plunged to the edge of the “severe” category on Monday as post-Deepavali pollution surged, with AQI readings above 400 across the capital and smog spreading to Mumbai, Lucknow and other major cities. AQI slips to 'severe' in Delhi; Mumbai, Chennai wake up to smog morning after Deepavali storyline 1 “Don’t worry; pollution would be mitigated as well.
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