'Pollution Subsides': Yogi Adityanath Defends Bursting Of Crackers On Diwali

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1. NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 11 Nov 2026, 13:41 IST

   'Pollution Subsides': Yogi Adityanath Defends Bursting Of Crackers On Diwali

   UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government had imposed no restrictions on Diwali celebrations and had instead encouraged people to observe the festival "wholeheartedly"

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3. The Pioneer The Pioneer 11 Nov 2026, 14:35 IST

   "What if pollution has increased? It will subside": Yogi defends Diwali firecrackers

   LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday defended the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali and dismissed concern about the pollution it leaves behind, saying it would subside on its own. "So what if it has increased? It will subside as well. Why are you worried?" he said at a…

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5. The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 16:31 IST

   Yogi Adityanath dismisses Deepavali pollution concerns, says it will subside

   Nobody says anything to those who polluted the entire system with their corrupt misdeeds. But if the public bursts crackers one day, it creates pollution, the CM said

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