Arvind Kejriwal Urges People To Join Him In ''Lakshmi Puja'' On Diwali

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today appealed to Delhi residents to avoid bursting firecrackers this Diwali in view of rising air pollution and instead asked them to join him in chanting prayers on the day of the festival on November 14. Addressing an online media briefing, Mr Kejriwal said he along with his cabinet ministers will perform ''Lakshmi Puja'' at 7.39 pm at some place and urged Delhiiites to join them from their homes by watching it on television. This, he said, will create a positive atmosphere in the national capital amid the rising number of croronavirus cases and deteriorating air quality.