SHAKTI says no to crackers..!!

The Diwali season cannot be imagined without lighting of diyas, exchanging sweets, organizing a family get together and bursting crackers.

But in recent years, the decibel level of crackers seem to be increasing that results in deafening noise and excessive smoke all around. That makes it very difficult for elderly people around to enjoy the festive season. Even for people who suffer from asthma, the smoke emitted from crackers is injurious. Not to mention, the nightmare for animals.

This has created a sense of awareness that has made all sensible people appeal to everyone across the city to desist from burning crackers which are harmful for people's health at large.

Even television stars have supported the cause of No To Crackers. Here is what they have to say.

Since my childhood… I never have enjoyed bursting crackers. I think, in the name of enjoying this festival, one need not mess the environment. Bursting of crackers is really very harmful and leads to pollution; it becomes too noisy and smoky everywhere. So for me it's a big 'No' to crackers," maintains DID 2 winner Shakti Mohan.