Kerala Requests Centre To Ease Fireworks Rules For Thrissur Pooram

Kerala’s govt opposes the Centre’s new restrictions on fireworks, citing concerns over their impact on the iconic Thrissur Pooram festival. In a letter to PM Modi, Revenue Minister K Rajan expressed disappointment, highlighting that the rules make the traditional fireworks display at Thekkinkadu Maidanam impractical, calling for the relaxation of key restrictions to preserve the festival’s essence.