'GRAP-2 will definitely be followed but festive cheer will also remain intact', BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia said - diwali celebrations in delhi grap2 compliance and festive cheer

Updated: Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:30 (IST) Amid the implementation of GRAP-2 on Diwali in Delhi, BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia said that this festival belongs to everyone. The Supreme Court gave some relaxation, for which Rekha Gupta appealed. GRAP-2 will be followed and the festival will also be celebrated. Efforts will be made to reduce pollution by using green fireworks. Preparations for Diwali are underway in Delhi, and pollution control is being monitored. BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia celebrated Diwali with his family. ANI, New Delhi. Amidst the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) 2 implemented to control pollution on the occasion of Diwali in Delhi, BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia said that it is not a festival of Hindus but of everyone. He said that today the Supreme Court has given some relaxation, for which Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta appealed in the court and was granted permission. Chandolia stressed that while GRAP 2 will follow, the festive cheer will also remain intact. Remove Ads Just Read News Chandolia said, “GRAP-2 is in force, but it is Diwali. This festival is not only for Hindus, everyone celebrates it together. That’s why the Supreme Court today gave some relaxation. Rekha Gupta appealed for this in court and got permission. We will also try to take care of GRAP-2 and control pollution. We will try to balance both the things. The statement comes amid rising pollution. in Delhi, where strict measures are in place under GRAP 2. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta sought limited exemption on green coconuts from the Supreme Court, which was approved. The BJP government calls it a balance between cultural sentiments and environmental protection. Officials say green coconuts will be used in a timely and safe manner, so that the impact on air quality is minimal. Preparations for Diwali are in full swing in Delhi, but pollution control is being monitored.