Politicians Clash Over Firecracker Ban in Delhi; Shopkeepers Say They Are Inseparable From Diwali

Firecrackers were first banned in Delhi in 2017. However, the authorities allowed the sale of green firecrackers — fireworks that don't pollute the air as much as conventional ones. However, as the level of pollution continued to rise, firecrackers were completely banned across Delhi and adjoining areas till January 2023.