'Not Doing Anyone A Favour': In Diwali Message, Kejriwal Asks Delhi Not To Burst Crackers

Last Updated:October 30, 2024, 15:00 IST

Stressing that this was not a "Hindu-Muslim issue", AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal said Diwali is a festival of lights and, keeping in mind the rising pollution levels, people should instead light diyas

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal with MCD Mayor Shelly Oberoi addresses a press conference, in New Delhi on October 30. (Image: PTI/Vijay Verma)

In his Diwali message to the people of Delhi, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged them to adhere to the ban on bursting firecrackers. He said this was not a “Hindu-Muslim issue” but a matter of public health.

Kejriwal said Diwali is a festival of lights and, keeping in mind the rising pollution levels, people should instead light diyas. He said even the Supreme Court and high court has given similar directives.

“…Even the Supreme Court and High Court say that in view of the pollution, we should not burst crackers, we should light diyas. This is the festival of lights and not firecrackers,” he said during a press conference, for which Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi was also present.

He added: “It is not as if we are doing a favour to anybody. Whatever pollution will happen, our children will suffer from it, so there is no Hindu-Muslim in this. Everyone’s life is important…”

News politics 'Not Doing Anyone A Favour': In Diwali Message, Kejriwal Asks Delhi Not To Burst Crackers