CTI says crackers unfairly blamed for Delhi pollution, cites high pre-Diwali AQI

Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) chairman Brijesh Goyal said firecrackers were being unfairly blamed for Delhi pollution and urged political parties to join hands to tackle stubble burning. "While firecrackers do cause...smoke, their impact is temporary. Pollution levels are high between October and January even before Diwali, so issue of stubble burning...must also be addressed," he stated.