Dia Mirza's Diwali video row explained: Why BMC deleted Bollywood actress' pollution-free video
- On Sunday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a Diwali campaign video featuring actor Dia Mirza from its social media platforms following objections from Mumbai BJP Chief Ameet Satam.
- Satam criticized the campaign in a post on X, stating the city does not need "lessons on how to celebrate Diwali" from Mirza, asserting that traditions remain deeply rooted in local culture.
- In the removed clip, Mirza urged citizens to adhere to the Bombay High Court's ruling, which bans bursting firecrackers on public streets, lanes, and footpaths to mitigate noise and air pollution.
- While Mirza's video was deleted, campaign content featuring actors Madhuri Dixit and Nishigandha Wad, along with cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, remains active on the BMC's official Instagram and X accounts.
- BJP MLC Shrikant Bharatiya also urged Mirza to "introspect" regarding practices within her own community, emphasizing that Hindus have been mindful of environmental concerns for centuries during festive celebrations.
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BMC removes Dia Mirza’s anti-cracker Diwali video after BJP's objection
Dia Mirza has responded after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) removed a video featuring her from its pollution-awareness campaign ahead of Diwali. The video was taken down after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected to her participation in the campaign. The development has since triggered a political controversy, with Dia maintaining that her message was recorded at the civic body's request and was aimed at raising awareness about a…
BMC deletes Dia Mirza's anti-cracker video after backlash: A look at her history of performative environmental activism and public sermons
Dia Mirza's anti-firecracker video was deleted by the Mumbai civic body, BMC, after backlash over her unsolicited sermon on how Indians should celebrate Diwali.
Dia Mirza's appeal for a pollution-free Diwali in Mumbai sparked a political controversy. Following protests from BJP leader Amit Satam, the BMC removed the video. Several other politicians also attacked her. Learn the full story.
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