As the Supreme Court allowed the conditional sale of green crackers in Delhi-NCR, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude to the court for granting permission at the special request of the Delhi government. She posted on X: "This decision respects the sentiments and enthusiasm of the public during sacred festivals like Diwali, while also reflecting a balanced approach towards environmental protection." दिल्ली सरकार के विशेष आग्रह पर राजधानी में ग्रीन पटाखों के उपयोग की अनुमति प्रदान करने हेतु माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का आभार। यह निर्णय दीपावली जैसे पवित्र पर्व पर जनभावनाओं और उत्साह का सम्मान करता है, साथ ही पर्यावरण संरक्षण के प्रति संतुलित दृष्टिकोण को दर्शाता है। दिल्ली… — Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) October 15, 2025 The Delhi government is fully committed to the resolve of a clean and green Delhi, she wrote. "Our goal is to ensure that the vibrancy of festivals remains intact while also safeguarding the environment." Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said he welcomes the Supreme Court order allowing green crackers in Delhi for this Diwali. "Firecrackers have remained banned for a long time in Delhi. There were several questions raised on why there has to be restrictions imposed on only one religion and why only in Delhi-NCR?. Now, under the CM Rekha Gupta's leadership we presented our points before the Supreme Court." He said the court has given SOPs to departments, adding, "I want to urge the residents of Delhi to keep in mind the SC's directions and only burst green crackers. This order is temporary but with residents participation we will be able to continue this in the coming years." The Supreme Court Wednesday said that offline sale of green crackers will be permitted from October 18 to October 21. Crackers being sold should have QR codes. The SC fixed the time of bursting the crackers between 6 pm and 10 pm on the eve of Diwali and the day itself.
