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Yogi Adityanath defends Diwali firecrackers amid Delhi-NCR pollution, questions critics

Hindustan Times and DNA India describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defended Diwali firecrackers amid rising Delhi-NCR pollution, questioning why people are criticised for celebrating while corrupt practices go unchecked.
The headline split The left frames it as "‘Pollution will subside’: Yogi Adityanath backs Diwali firecracker use despite AQI spike". The center frames it as "Yogi Adityanath defends Diwali firecrackers amid Delhi-NCR pollution, questions critics".
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Left / center-left‘Pollution will subside’: Yogi Adityanath backs Diwali firecracker use despite AQI spike

Hindustan Times · Center-left · News report

CenterYogi Adityanath defends Diwali firecrackers amid Delhi-NCR pollution, questions critics

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DNA IndiaNews report · Nov 11, 8:43 AM

Yogi Adityanath defends Diwali firecrackers amid Delhi-NCR pollution, questions critics

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defended Diwali firecrackers amid rising Delhi-NCR pollution, questioning why people are criticised for celebrating while corrupt practices go unchecked.

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Hindustan TimesNews report · Nov 11, 8:10 AM

‘Pollution will subside’: Yogi Adityanath backs Diwali firecracker use despite AQI spike

The chief minister’s remarks come against the backdrop of concerns in Lucknow and other parts of the state over the thick blanket of acrid smoke on Diwali night

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