New Delhi, Oct 20 (PTI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta appealed to the people of Delhi to protect the city from pollution by using only green firecrackers during Diwali.
Gupta encouraged people to celebrate the festival in traditional ways by lighting diyas, making rangoli and sharing sweets.
In a message to the people of Delhi, she said that Diwali, the festival of lights should be celebrated in an atmosphere of peace and harmony. "On this festival of lights, my heart is filled with joy and happiness for all of you," she said.
"Delhi is my family, and on this festival, I wish happiness and a brighter future for every member of this family," the chief minister said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during Diwali with certain