Dia Mirza's Anti-Cracker Diwali Video Sparks Political Row As BMC Removes Campaign Clip After BJP Objection
Mumbai: A Diwali anti-cracker campaign has snowballed into a political showdown, with the BJP targeting the BMC over actor Dia Mirza’s appeal against firecrackers. The civic body swiftly pulled down the video following the BJP’s objection, triggering opposition fire that accused the administration of buckling under political pressure and withdrawing its own anti-pollution message. BJP MLA Ameet…
A Diwali anti-cracker campaign by actress Dia Mirza has turned into a political dispute, with the BJP accusing the Mumbai Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) of succumbing to pressure. The civic body quickly removed Mirza’s video after BJP Mumbai president and MLA Ameet Satam objected to it on social media platform X, stating that "We don't need lessons on how to celebrate #Diwali from @deespeak.
Our traditions are deeply rooted in our culture." The controversy escalated when Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde accused Mirza of being "anti-Hindu" and claimed she had "blacklisted" her, deeming all future celebrity campaigns require her approval. Opposition leader Kishori Pednekar accused the BMC of bowing to BJP pressure, while Congress president Varsha Gaikwad defended Mirza's participation, accusing the BJP of politicizing the issue.
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