New Delhi (NVI): The Rajasthan government today decided to ban the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the state for upcoming Diwali festival, to protect coronavirus patients and the public from the smoke.
Taking to Twitter, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot informed about the decision and said, “State govt has taken the decision to ban the sale and bursting of firecrackers in order to protect health of #COVID19 infected patients & public from poisonous smoke emanating due to fireworks. In this challenging corona pandemic time, protecting lives of ppl is paramount for govt.”
State govt has taken the decision to ban the sale and bursting of firecrackers in order to protect health of #COVID19 infected patients & public from poisonous smoke emanating due to fireworks.
In this challenging corona pandemic time,protecting lives of ppl is paramount for govt— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) November 2, 2020
The chief minister further said that poisonous smoke emanating from fireworks is a health hazard for COVID-19 patients as well as those suffering from heart ailments and breathing problems. In such a situation, people should avoid fireworks during Diwali.
Instructions have been given to ban the temporary license for the sale of firecrackers and that fireworks should also be stopped during wedding & other functions.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) November 2, 2020
“Instructions have been given to ban the temporary license for the sale of firecrackers and that fireworks should also be stopped during wedding and other functions,” Gehlot added.
This move comes at the time when air pollution is on the rise in the northern states of the country.
Meanwhile, in a review meeting on the COVID-19 situation in Rajasthan on Sunday, Gehlot directed officials to take strict action against the sale of firecrackers and fireworks in the state and polluting vehicles running without fitness certificate.
-RJV
