Nov 12, 2023, 01:30PM ISTSource: TOI.in
As Delhi reels under severe air pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on November 12 appealed to the people of Delhi not to burst crackers during the festival of Diwali. Speaking to ANI, he said, “I appeal to people of Delhi and nearby areas of Delhi, Diwali is a festival of diyas, celebrate Diwali in a grand manner by lighting diyas but don’t burst crackers and make it difficult for people to breath because festival is to spread happiness.”