Madhya Pradesh Allows Bursting Crackers, Bars Those Having Deities' Image
The Madhya Pradesh government on November 9 said that it would not ban crackers but will bar only the sale of Chinese firecrackers. Announcing the decision, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan tweeted, "Madhya Pradesh is a state of happiness, we never ban happiness here." He also added that the sales or purchase of firecrackers having pictures of deities were "completely banned" in the state.