Amitabh Kant said the Supreme Court has chosen “the right to burn crackers over the right to live and breathe” as Delhi’s AQI crosses 400 post-Diwali.
Despite the Supreme Court’s approval for green crackers this year, Delhi’s AQI hit 350 the morning after Diwali, showing no major relief from post-festive pollution.
The Supreme Court has permitted green crackers in Delhi and NCR from October 18–21, setting strict time slots and regulations to control air pollution while allowing...