"First Dahi Handi, today firecrackers, tomorrow the award wapsi brigade and those holding candlelight vigils may file a litigation against cremation rites of Hindus on the grounds of causing air pollution," the Tripura governor tweeted. Speaking to India Today over phone, Tathagata Roy clarified that as a practising Hindu he was unhappy with the Supreme Court ruling as it deprived the community of an important aspect of the celebrations. - Tathagata Roy (@tathagata2) October 10, 2017The senior BJP leader-turned-Tripura Governor is known for his hard-line stance on several issues on social media. Proves I'm on right track - Tathagata Roy (@tathagata2) September 10, 2017"No Islamic country nor Bangladesh accepts Rohingias. ALSO WATCH: Cracker-less Diwali: Supreme Court upholds ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi, NCR

Source: India Today October 10, 2017 12:49 UTC