"Keeping Sentiments In Mind...": Himanta Sarma Vs Green Body On Crackers
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Assam Pollution Control Board has imposed a complete ban on sale and bursting of crackers during Diwali, Chhath and Christmas
The ban on sale and bursting of firecrackers in Assam was imposed by the state pollution control body without consulting the state government and is now being reviewed "keeping people's sentiments in mind", Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said today. Assam Pollution Control Board has, reportedly, suo motu, without any consultation with Govt, issued an order banning sale of firecrackers & other restrictions.We've taken note of this. The entire issue is being reviewed afresh, holistically, keeping people's sentiments in mind.
The Assam Pollution Control Board issued a notification yesterday, imposing a complete ban on sale and bursting of firecrackers during Diwali, Chhath and Christmas. While green crackers have been allowed, the board has set time limits on when they can be burst -- 8 pm to 10 pm during Diwali, 6 pm to 8 pm on Chhath and 11.55 pm to 12.30 am on Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Mr Sarma took to Twitter today to raise the issue. "Assam Pollution Control Board has, reportedly, suo motu, without any consultation with Govt, issued an order banning sale of firecrackers & other restrictions," he tweeted.
