Gujarat news: Diwali is around the corner and so are the festivities. To make the festival of lights more joyous for the people of Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has announced that no fine would be collected till October 27.
However, the move has shifted the focus to 'revdi' politics in the state. Criticising the plan, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "In 2021, Gujarat saw 15,200 road traffic accidents in which 7,457 people lost their lives. This ‘revdi’ bonanza by BJP Gujarat govt is putting people’s lives at risk."
Announcing the plan, Harsh Sanghavi, MoS for Home, Disaster management said that if someone breaks the rules, the Gujarat police will persuade them not to break the rules by giving flowers. Sanghavi said the decision to give relief to people during Diwali has been taken by the state home department as per the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
"Diwali is the biggest festival of lights in Indian culture. This festival comes with the colors of rangolis, abundance of sweets and the excitement of lamps and crackers. On the occasion of this festival, one more public decision of Mr. @Bhupendrapbjp Ji, Chief Minister of Mridu and Makkam Gujarat Government. It has been decided not to collect any kind of traffic fine from the public till the next date, October 27. The decision has been taken in the public interest and not used to break the law. If someone breaks the rules, the Gujarat police will persuade them not to break the rules by giving flowers," Sanghavi said.
Assembly elections in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled Gujarat are due by December end. Govatsa Dwadashi, which was celebrated on Friday, marked the beginning of the Diwali festival this year. Laxmi Pujan, the main day of the festival of lights, will be celebrated on October 24.
