New Delhi: Virender Sehwag on Monday denounced the “hypocrisy” behind the ban on crackers on Diwali. According to a tweet from the former Indian opener, many crackers erupted after the India-Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup, alleging that some residents celebrated India’s 10-wicket defeat.
The former cricketer has hinted that firecrackers have been set off as some residents may support Pakistan’s cricket team in the 2021 T20 World Cup against Pakistan.
The former Indian cricketer questioned the “hypocrisy” behind such an act “what is the harm in popping crackers on Diwali” when it can be done before the festival.
Gautam Gambhir made a similar tweet claiming that these popping crackers celebrating Pakistan’s victory “cannot be Indian” with the hashtag #Shameful.
A Delhi resident, Sehwag’s reaction comes after the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in September ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of all types of firecrackers in the nation’s capital until January 1, 2022.
The reason behind the cracker ban
The DPCC has asked district magistrates and deputy police commissioners to implement the guidelines and submit daily reports on actions taken.
The bursting of firecrackers in the context of the prevailing pandemic crisis is not favorable to the cause of wider community health given the important relationship between air pollution and respiratory infections, he said. he declares.
Several experts have indicated the possibility of a new wave of COVID-19 and large-scale celebrations by the bursting of firecrackers will not only result in an agglomeration of people in violation of social distancing standards but also a high level of pollution. air causing serious health problems in Delhi, the order said
Delhi which during the winter months sees an increased amount of pollution from thatch burning in neighboring states is made worse by the bursting of firecrackers. This complicates the health of the general public, especially those who already suffer from respiratory diseases including asthma.
Not just air pollution
Aside from the extensive air pollution that fills the air with metal particles, dangerous toxins, harmful chemicals, and smoke. Some toxins never break down or completely disintegrate, poisoning anything they come in contact with.
Firecrackers also add to noise pollution which can cause hearing loss, stress, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Sounds are measured in decibels, safe levels for human ears are 70 or less, but anything over 85 decibels is considered dangerous. The decibels of firecrackers can reach 125 decibels, which is really dangerous.
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