
Chowdhury Blames Lax Firecracker Regulations for Diwali Pollution
Published on: Oct. 21, 2025, 11 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticizes poor enforcement of green firecracker rules, attributing severe air quality in Indian cities during Diwali to government inaction. Despite Supreme Court's relaxed regulations for green firecrackers, many areas reported worsening AQI, posing health risks to vulnerable populations.