After Delhi government, Karnataka followed suit in banning firecrackers in his state, citing COVID-19 as the reason.
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on November 06 announced the decision in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
"We have taken a decision not to allow bursting of firecrackers in the state, in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
The order will be released soon," said Yediyurappa.