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Is firecracker ban on Diwali anti-Hindu?

Ahead of Diwali, political fireworks has erupted over cracker ban in Delhi. A day after, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said bursting of firecrackers on Diwali in Delhi would attract a jail term and a fine of Rs 200, BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga posted a video of the supporters of Delhi's newly appointed minister, Raj Kumar Anand, who were celebrating his appointment by bursting crackers at his residence.

He further said, "If Hindus burn crackers on Diwali, there will be pollution. Arvind Kejriwal will send them to jail, but if the firecrackers are burnt in celebration of becoming a minister of Kejriwal, oxygen will come out of it".

"Kejriwal, your anti-Hindu face stands exposed again. You have a problem with Diwali, not with the firecracker," Bagga added.

So, is the firecracker ban on Diwali anti-Hindu? Watch as panelists debate.
 

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