Delhi pollution: ‘Celebrate Diwali with diyas and not by burning crackers’, says Gopal Rai

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai urges people to avoid burning crackers on Diwali to curb air pollution, as the city’s AQI remains in the ‘very poor’ category. He highlights that increased patrolling and monitoring will be in place to control cracker sales and ensure a safe environment. Rai emphasizes the collective responsibility to protect vulnerable groups from pollution.