
Yogi Adityanath Defends Firecracker Use, Dismisses Pollution Concerns
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defends firecracker use during Deepavali, asserting pollution concerns are exaggerated and will diminish over time.
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defends firecracker use during Deepavali, asserting pollution concerns are exaggerated and will diminish over time.

Chitrakoot district in Uttar Pradesh has declared a public holiday on November 10 for the Diwali Amavasya Mela, closing schools and government offices to facilitate the five-day fair.

Seventeen people lost their lives and 55 were injured in multiple road accidents across Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2026, a day after Diwali, highlighting ongoing road safety issues.

The Uttar Pradesh government has raised the dearness allowance for state employees by 3%, effective July 1, 2026, providing financial relief amid Diwali festivities.