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UP CM Adityanath dismisses Diwali pollution concerns, says it will subside

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has defended Diwali firecracker celebrations, playing down concerns over the resulting rise in pollution. Saying the pollution would subside, he questioned why critics were not equally vocal about those who had allegedly polluted the system through corruption, and said his government had imposed no restrictions.

11 Nov 2026 1:01 pm