Ban on party poppers leaves youth unhappy

Neeraj Bagga

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Tribune News Service

Amritsar, May 3

The ban on party popper, which has gained popularity among celebrants for its blast sound, followed by a shower of shredded coloured papers and glitter, by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has left youngsters unhappy. However, some of them have welcomed the move.

Ankush Malhotra, a teenager, said party popper has been the centre of attraction at birthday parties and other functions. He said his siblings, cousins and friends had always craved for opening the poppers, which make a sound familiar to opening of a champagne bottle.

A youth, Gurdeep Singh, said he couldn't even think of parties without poppers. "Party poppers have become an integral part of celebrations. I don't think any other product is capable of creating such an excitement that poppers come up with," he added.

Harnam Sandhu, another youth, said if party poppers were harmful for health, the ban was a commendable move of the CPCB. His friends accompanying him too echoed the same view.

Narinder Singh, a dealer in sports goods, said the order was unexpected. "It will take time for the order to be implemented in the state. We will not place any fresh order for the product," he added.

Meanwhile, traders are trying to sell their existing stock.

The office of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) stated that it hadn't received any direction regarding the ban on party poppers. The CPCB website states about the banning of party poppers. It reads, "The plastic glittering material and other charge chemicals, which are generally low-intensity explosive often composed of red-phosphorous, potassium chlorate and potassium perchlorate are harmful to human health and environment.”