Delhi CM Rekha Welcomes SC Nod on Green Firecrackers

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court decision on green firecrackers, saying it honours the sentiments of people on Diwali and also reflects a balanced approach towards environment protection.

Her remarks came after the top court allowed bursting and sale of fire crackers in Delhi-NCR from October 18 to 21. In a post on X in



Hindi, she said the Delhi government expresses its gratitude to the Supreme Court for permitting the use of green crackers in the national capital at the government's special request.

"This decision honours the sentiments and festive spirit of the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, while also reflecting a balanced approach towards environmental protection.