Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot compliments people for 'avoiding' crackers

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday complimented people for 'avoiding' firecrackers on Diwali.

Published: 15th November 2020 08:01 PM  |   Last Updated: 15th November 2020 08:01 PM   |  A+A-

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot (Photo | PTI)

By PTI

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday complimented people for "avoiding" firecrackers on Diwali.

"Happy to note that people in #Rajasthan followed my appeal for avoiding fireworks & celebrated #Diwali happily by lighting diyas with family. My compliments to all for this sincerely & abiding by the health protocols. With self discipline, we will win this battle against #Corona, " Gehlot tweeted.

The state government had banned the sale and use of firecrackers in view of possibility of problems to COVID-19 patients due to smoke.


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