{
  "id": 17970513,
  "title": "BJP Attacks Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah Over 'Selective' Environmental Concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/bjp-attacks-dia-mirza-naseeruddin-shah-over-selective-environmental",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T13:38:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/bjp-attacks-dia-mirza-naseeruddin-shah-over-selective-environmental-concerns"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi: The BJP accused actors Dia Mirza and Naseeruddin Shah of \"selective outrage\" on environmental concerns, claiming they remain silent on pollution during Hindu festivals while criticizing others. At a press conference, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia stated that there is \"selective messaging\" as people like Mirza and Shah do not speak out against water pollution caused by goat slaughter during Eid and Bakrid. Bhatia emphasized that citizens should consistently voice their concerns about the environment and noise pollution, regardless of the religious festival. The high court expressed its \"deep pain and displeasure\" over a controversy surrounding Mirza's video for the BMC's eco-friendly Diwali campaign.",
  "summary": "New Delhi : The BJP on Tuesday accused actors Dia Mirza and Naseeruddin Shah of “selective outrage” on environmental concerns, alleging that they remain silent on pollution-related matters during festivals of other religions but flag Hindu festivals. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said, “There is selective messaging. You say that people…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}