The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said pollution caused by festive celebrations would subside and questioned why corrupt individuals are not scrutinised.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended the use of firecrackers during Diwali on Wednesday, stating that any pollution caused by the festivities would subside. Speaking at an event in Lucknow, Adityanath addressed concerns regarding worsening air quality following the celebrations.
According to The Indian Express, the Chief Minister questioned why those raising pollution issues remained silent about people who allegedly polluted the system through corruption. He said that while the public is criticised for bursting crackers for one day, those who have polluted the system through corrupt deeds are not questioned.
Adityanath, who was attending a ceremony to issue appointment letters to 1,146 newly recruited junior assistants, said his government decided not to impose any prohibitions on firecrackers. He noted that he was also in Ayodhya to see the fireworks and said it was good that people celebrated with enthusiasm.
During the programme, the Chief Minister also released Rs 215 crore in assistance to 4,300 beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Durghatna Kalyan Yojana. He further claimed that before 2017, various festivals were often accompanied by riots.
Addressing employment, Adityanath stated that talented youth had previously been forced to migrate from the state due to a lack of honest employment opportunities. He alleged that prior to 2017, a syndicate operated within the administration and the recruitment process.
