Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal decides to ban firecrackers after reviewing COVID-19 situation ahead of Diwali
New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday (November 5) determined to ban firecrackers within the nationwide capital after reviewing the COVID-19 state of affairs forward of Diwali.
The Delhi CM mentioned, “Coronavirus cases have increased due to the festival season and pollution. It was decided to ban crackers in Delhi and ramp up medical infrastructure, among other measures.”
Earlier within the day, Delhi Chief Minister appealed folks to shun firecrackers for the security of their children and household. He mentioned, “we will celebrate Diwali together and won’t burst firecrackers in any condition. There will be a wonderful atmosphere and good vibes as two crore people will perform Laxmi Pujan. It will lead to well being in each household.”
Addressing a web based media briefing, he mentioned he will probably be performing Lakshmi Puja at 7.39 pm on November 14, together with different Delhi Cabinet Ministers, which will probably be live-streamed, and appealed Delhiite to hitch within the Diwali celebrations by performing Lakshmi Puja at their houses.
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Arvind Kejriwal additionally declared that Delhi has given an alternative choice to stubble burning, including “Hopefully this will be the last year when we have to tolerate pollution due to stubble burning”.
The Delhi CM mentioned, “There are adverse effects of both corona and pollution in Delhi this year. The Delhi government, along with the people of Delhi, are making all efforts to deal with the issue. The situation of Corona is deteriorating due to pollution.”
“No government should be able to make any excuse to not provide an alternative to stubble burning, as Delhi has given an alternative to all the states,” Kejriwal mentioned, reminding how Delhiites had vowed final yr to not burn firecrackers on Diwali.
Last yr, the Kejriwal authorities had hosted a laser present at Connaught Place on the event of Diwali and the competition was celebrated collectively by folks.
Notably, Delhi has been witnessing a contemporary surge in coronavirus instances over the previous few days. On Wednesday, the nationwide capital witnessed one other document single-day bounce in COVID-19 instances with over 6,800 confirmed infections.
The Delhi CM additionally said that town was witnessing the “third wave” of the virus amid rising air pollution ranges and festive season.
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