Providing clean air govt’s responsibility, citizen’s participation important: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has urged citizens to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali while emphasizing the government's commitment to clean air and urban development. She highlighted the importance of public participation in achieving a 'Viksit Delhi' (Developed Delhi).
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It reflects the ongoing challenge of balancing traditional cultural celebrations with environmental health in major urban centers.
NEW DELHI Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday (November 7, 2026) appealed to the citizens of Delhi to celebrate Deepavali in an eco-friendly and safe manner and urged them to use green firecrackers as per norms and celebrate with diyas, rangoli, sweets and mutual harmony. She said that providing clean air is the government’s responsibility, and citizen participation is equally important for it. Ms. Gutpa said that Delhi is her family, and ensuring a better life, secure future, and dignity for every member of this family is her government’s highest priority. “We are continuously moving forward towards building a Viksit Delhi (Developed Delhi).
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