1.Not necessary that every tradition has mention in Smritis, Puranas, Itihasas considering, that we don’t even have access to all of them.

Many were burnt too.

What is though important to understand that manufacturing+ raw materials has mention in Arthashastra, Sukraniti.

2. So it will be utterly lame to make a claim that “Chinese” brought crackers to India. Even Chinese writing of 7th century acknowledged India to be knowing of “gunpowder” earlier than them.

3. Also Diwali Crackers have minimal impact on environment though it has. So in case ban is needed, it should come nationwide forever with alternative employment for those involved in industry.

In fact more crackers are used in New Year.

4. I must add; there are bigger issues with other festivals that are celebrated in country. The “Red Meat” is major cause for global warming & in that too beef tops the list.

The massive slaughter on Bakrid must be stopped should bureaucrats & Govt b worried for environment.

5. We also need to look into the nos of trees which are cut for Christmas & non-eco friendly gifts, packages which later cause havoc for environment.

If statistics are put across, this Diwali Cracker ban would only appear to be expectations from Hindus & fear from all other.