To: Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai Police, and the Honourable Supreme Court of India
Every year during Diwali: and on countless other occasions, our skies light up with fireworks long after midnight. Last night in Mumbai, the noise continued until 4:30 AM. My dog trembled in fear, my 90-year-old grandmother couldn’t sleep, and my infant niece cried through the night.

If this is one household’s experience, imagine what an entire city felt.

Fireworks aren’t just a Diwali issue anymore — they’re burst during weddings, birthdays, cricket matches, New Year’s, Ganpati, Eid, Holi, and almost every celebration. The result?

Terrified pets and wildlife who don’t understand what’s happening.
Infants and elderly people suffering sleepless nights.
Air quality that turns toxic overnight — this Diwali, AQI in Bandra (West) crossed 400.
Loud music and public events are shut down strictly by 10 PM — and rightly so. Then why is it that fireworks are allowed to go on until the early hours of the morning? Shouldn’t the same rule of peace, safety, and respect apply to everyone?

We are not calling for an end to celebration — only for regulation and empathy.
We urge the authorities to:

Enforce a 10 PM cutoff for fireworks across Mumbai and Maharashtra.
Restrict fireworks to major festivals only, not every event or celebration.
Encourage eco-friendly, silent, and green fireworks for those who still wish to celebrate.
Apply existing noise and air pollution laws equally, without exemptions.
Let’s celebrate responsibly. Let’s protect our seniors, our children, our pets, and our planet.

Sign this petition if you believe festivals should bring joy — not fear, pollution, and sleepless nights.

This petition is addressed to leaders and institutions with direct authority to regulate noise and air pollution in Maharashtra and across India.

Shri Devendra Fadnavis – Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra
As the Home Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Fadnavis oversees the Mumbai Police and law enforcement operations across the state. His office has the power to issue and enforce orders that limit firecracker usage after certain hours, just as it enforces the 10 PM restriction on loudspeakers and public gatherings.

Shri Vivek Phansalkar – Commissioner of Police, Mumbai
The Mumbai Police plays the most visible role in implementing and enforcing any time-bound noise regulations. Their cooperation is crucial to ensuring that Diwali and other celebrations end at a reasonable hour, protecting both citizens and animals from unnecessary distress.
Shri Eknath Shinde – Chief Minister of Maharashtra
As head of the state government, the Chief Minister can coordinate inter-departmental action between the Home, Environment, and Urban Development ministries to create consistent policies and strict enforcement mechanisms regarding fireworks throughout the year.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
The CPCB sets national environmental standards and has already issued guidelines on noise and air pollution from fireworks. Their active monitoring and coordination with state boards can ensure compliance and accountability across cities, especially on major festival days.
Municipal Commissioner, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
The BMC is responsible for managing air quality, waste disposal, and urban noise control. The civic body can issue local directives, penalize violators, and support cleaner, community-friendly celebrations by allocating specific areas for fireworks or by promoting green alternatives.
Together, these decision makers have the collective power to make Mumbai — and Maharashtra — a model of responsible, empathetic celebration where tradition coexists with compassion and environmental care.