“Diwali or pollution—a man-made affliction”: Saints lash out at Imran Masood’s remarks, asking, “Why didn’t you say something about Eid-ul-Adha too?”

“Diwali or pollution—a man-made affliction”: Saints lash out at Imran Masood’s remarks, asking, “Why didn’t you say something about Eid-ul-Adha too?”

Amidst rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR, a statement made by Congress MP Imran Masood regarding Diwali has become a subject of discussion. Imran Masood, the Congress MP from Saharanpur, remarked that whether it is Diwali or pollution, it is a “man-made affliction,” adding that people themselves need to become aware in order to tackle pollution. His statement is now being interpreted in various ways, while the community of saints has expressed its displeasure, strongly condemning his remarks.