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Supreme Court's Green Cracker Ruling: A Diwali Victory for Sanatan Dharma?

The Supreme Court has allowed limited green cracker use in Delhi during Diwali, marking a significant moment for festive celebrations. Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva celebrated the ruling as a triumph for Sanatan Dharma, criticizing the previous Kejriwal government's approach. The court's decision permits NEERI-approved green crackers with strict time restrictions to manage environmental concerns. This ruling represents a balanced approach between cultural traditions and pollution mitigation efforts.

Key Points: SC Green Cracker Ruling Delhi BJP Sanatan Dharma Diwali

  • Supreme Court permits limited green cracker use during Diwali
  • Delhi BJP sees ruling as cultural and political victory
  • Crackers allowed only between specific time windows
  • Previous government criticized for anti-Hindu stance
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'Victory for Sanatan Dharma': Delhi BJP on SC's green cracker ruling

Supreme Court allows green crackers in Delhi during Diwali, BJP claims victory for Sanatan Dharma amid pollution debate

"This year, Delhi has a Sanatan-loving government that presented the factual situation before the Supreme Court - Virendra Sachdeva, Delhi BJP President"

New Delhi, Oct 15

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to allow the use of green firecrackers in Delhi during Diwali and blamed the former CM Arvind Kejriwal's government for being “anti-Hindu.”

In a statement, the Delhi BJP President said that their party has consistently maintained that firecrackers used on one night of Diwali are not responsible for the increase in winter pollution.

"There are many other significant causes. However, the previous government deliberately blamed firecrackers for pollution," he said.

He further stated that this permission to burst firecrackers on Diwali for the Sanatanis of Delhi is the result of their correct voting decision in the elections.

According to him, the former government of Arvind Kejriwal, especially Kejriwal himself and Gopal Rai, are symbols of anti-Hindu leftist politics, and he further added that their government intentionally presented such data that led the Supreme Court to impose a ban on bursting firecrackers during Diwali in recent years.

"This year, Delhi has a Sanatan-loving government that presented the factual situation before the Supreme Court and secured permission for bursting firecrackers on Diwali," he added.

Notably, the Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the limited sale and use of green crackers in Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) during Diwali, while issuing detailed directions to tightly regulate the sale, use, and monitoring of fireworks to prevent a repeat of the pollution crises seen in the national capital in previous years.

Observing that "commercial considerations and the festive spirit should take a back seat when it concerns the environment and health", a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran permitted the sale of NEERI-approved green crackers from October 18 to October 20.

However, the CJI Gavai-led Bench restricted bursting to 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the two days around Diwali.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Why make everything about politics? Can't we just celebrate our festivals peacefully? Both sides are playing vote bank politics with our traditions.
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Arjun K
As a Delhi resident, I'm happy but concerned. The time restrictions are too strict - only 3 hours? Diwali celebrations go much longer in our family.
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Sarah B
Living in Delhi for 5 years now. The pollution last November was unbearable. Hope these green crackers actually make a difference. Health should come first.
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Vikram M
Good decision by SC! Firecrackers are not the main cause of Delhi's pollution. Stubble burning and vehicles contribute much more. At least we can celebrate our festival properly now.
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Meera T
The real victory would be if people actually follow the guidelines. Every year we see violations. Let's be responsible citizens and use only green crackers within permitted hours.

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