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Why it is difficult to make sure only green firecrackers are burst during Deepavali

Policy-shaping debates and practical hurdles complicate ensuring only green firecrackers are used during Deepavali in Delhi.

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Why it is difficult to make sure only green firecrackers are burst during Deepavali

Green crackers put on display for sale ahead of Diwali Celebration ne Jama Masjid in walled city , New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Supreme Court lifting a blanket ban on firecrackers and allowing green firecrackers to be burst for Deepavali, just five days from its order, will be challenging to implement, according to activists and past experiences.

Over the years, both complete or partial bans on firecrackers have been openly flouted by people in the national capital. Published - November 03, 2026 09:18 am IST