In response to the call by PM Narendra Modi to light diyas/candles/torches on Sunday to express solidarity with the COVID-19 warriors during the lockdown, several citizens resorted to bursting crackers too. Many Bollywood celebrities condemned this move and took to social media to express their disappointment. 

Sonam Kapoor tweeted:

In a separate tweet, the actor expressed concern for the wildlife.

Richa Chadha also seemed irritated in her tweet: "Why crackers ? Why?"

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta said, "My neighbours lit diyas, candles and then chanted Go Corona Go, idhar se nikal aur kabhi waapas mat aana. Then they kicked a pot which cracked. Then they clapped in unison. Then crackers were burst elsewhere. I was writing."

Actor Adil Hussain shared: "We are with Dia! Some people are bursting crackers in South Delhi!"