Maha CM Negates Any Blanket Ban On FireCrackers, Calls For Self-Discipline

Maharashtra CM Uddhav noted that there will be no ban on firecrackers in the state, disallowing use of firecrackers in public spaces. He requested the citizens to portray self-discipline and celebrate Diwali without firecrackers. He concluded that the state has controlled the COVID situation and the pollution due to mass bursting of fire crackers all efforts will go in vain. The decision came amid several states including Delhi and Haryana imposing a ban on crackers.