Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision permitting the bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during Diwali, calling it a moment of celebration for residents after years of restrictions.
Reacting to the verdict, Verma said, “I congratulate every citizen of Delhi for choosing a good government. Our CM had said that Delhi will not celebrate Diwali without firecrackers this time. I welcome the decision given by the Supreme Court today. In previous years, bursting of firecrackers used to feel like a crime, as Kejriwal’s AAP government had banned them.”
#WATCH | On SC allowing bursting of green firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR on Diwali, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma says, "I congratulate every citizen of Delhi for choosing a good government. Our CM had said that Delhi will not celebrate Diwali without firecrackers this time. I… pic.twitter.com/eSPD63AUae
— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2025
The Supreme Court on Tuesday partially relaxed the blanket ban imposed by the Delhi government, allowing the use of eco-friendly green firecrackers during Diwali. However, the permission comes with strict conditions, including adherence to time limits and environmental guidelines.
The decision has sparked mixed reactions — while many citizens celebrated the move as a return to traditional festivities, environmental activists expressed concerns over its impact on Delhi’s worsening air quality.
The ruling marks a significant shift from the stringent curbs imposed over the past few years, which had led to widespread debates on balancing environmental protection with cultural traditions.