Ban firecrackers or plan for Covid disaster: These States impose firecrackers on Diwali
Ban firecrackers or plan for Covid disaster: These States impose firecrackers on Diwali
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As India gets ready to celebrate Diwali, several states have decided to prohibit firecrackers ahead of Diwali due to the rising cases of COVID-19. It is assumed that the pollution caused by the bursting of firecrackers adds the risk of COVID-19 patients.

Here are the states which have prohibited firecrackers during Diwali:  Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced the ban on the use of firecrackers in Delhi. He noted, "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." 

Maharashtra: Maharashtra government has appealed to the people to not burst crackers during Diwali citing ecological concerns as it damages the environment and adds to the air pollution and noise pollution.  Also, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) imposed a ban on the bursting of firecrackers at public places during Diwali in view of rising COVID-19 cases in the city.

Karnataka: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has ordered to not use of firecrackers in the state. He noted that the use of firecrackers is being banned during Diwali this year due to COVID and related reasons. 

West Bengal: The Calcutta High Court has banned on bursting of all kinds of crackers or fireworks for Kali Puja, Diwali, and Chhatpuja in West Bengal. The court also imposed a ban on the sale of firecrackers in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Odisha: The Odisha government had passed an order prohibiting the sale and use of firecrackers across the state during the festive season to check air pollution which can create serious problems for COVID-19 patients. According to the government’s order, the ban will remain in place from November 10 to 30.

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