Bengal BJP MLA Claims Crackers Can Cure Illnesses, Sparks Controversy

Can Diwali crackers cure illnesses? Tollygunj MLA Papia Adhikari’s remark at Kali Puja event sparks row

Medical experts have long warned that the smoke and fine particles released by firecrackers can trigger or worsen breathing problems, particularly in people with asthma and other respiratory or heart conditions.

Papia Adhikari claims firecrackers cure diseases at Kali Puja event

BJP Tollygunge MLA Papia Adhikari said at a Kali Puja event in Kolkata that bursting firecrackers can cure diseases, urging police guidelines and green crackers.

Bengal BJP MLA claims crackers can cure illnesses, sparks controversy

Crackers were seen being used, generating massive noise, when she was delivering her speech at the unveiling ceremony in the Tollygunj area.

BJP MLA Papia Adhikari's 'Firecrackers Drive Away Diseases' Remark Sparks Row; Actress Sreelekha Mitra Hits Back

A controversial statement by BJP MLA Papia Adhikari during a Kali Puja event in Kolkata has triggered criticism after she suggested that bursting firecrackers could help drive away illnesses. Her remark has drawn attention at a time when rising pollution levels after Diwali have raised serious concerns about the impact of firecracker smoke on public […]

BJP MLA sparks row with bizarre claim that firecrackers cure diseases

Papiya Adhikari, the party's Tollygunge MLA, made the remarks during Kali Puja celebrations, despite repeated warnings about the harmful effects of firecracker smoke and noise