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flag A UP SP leader's call for electric cremations sparks backlash over tradition vs. pollution.

flag A Samajwadi Party leader in Uttar Pradesh sparked controversy by linking traditional cremation practices to air and water pollution, citing wood consumption and ash contamination, and urging adoption of electric or gas crematoriums. flag The BJP condemned the remarks as disrespectful to Hindu religious traditions and politically motivated, arguing they distract from major pollution sources like vehicles and industry. flag The debate underscores tensions between environmental concerns and cultural practices in India’s heavily polluted northern regions, where public discourse on pollution and tradition continues to grow.

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