Following the conclusion of Diwali, several cities across India, particularly Delhi and Mumbai, have been blanketed in thick smog, raising fresh concerns over deteriorating air quality. Reality television star and social media influencer Urfi Javed has taken a firm stance against the environmental impact caused by firecracker usage, demanding that individuals responsible for the pollution be jailed.
Expressing her frustration on social media, Javed argued that the irresponsible behavior of a few individuals is forcing the general public to suffer from severe pollution. She emphasized that the tiny particulate matter released from firecrackers significantly degrades air quality, posing grave health risks to children, the elderly, those suffering from respiratory issues, and local wildlife.
Despite official mandates restricting the use of green firecrackers to specific time frames, authorities have received numerous reports of loud fireworks continuing throughout the night. Even after the allotted hours, residents in various neighborhoods continued to burst crackers, exacerbating the already hazardous conditions.
Urfi Javed is not the only public figure speaking out on the issue. Actress Bhumi Pednekar also expressed deep concern regarding the aftermath of the festival. In a social media post, she reflected on how Diwali is meant to be a celebration of light and family, yet it consistently results in toxic air, excessive noise, significant waste, and distress for animals. Both celebrities are calling for greater accountability to ensure the festival’s celebrations do not come at such a high ecological cost.
