Bengal MLA Withdraws Viral Claim That Firecrackers Cure Diseases

A member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly made a remark suggesting that firecrackers could cure diseases, a statement that quickly went viral on social media. The comment attracted sharp criticism from health experts and the public, who pointed out the lack of scientific basis. In response to the backlash, the MLA issued a statement retracting the claim and apologized for the misinformation. The retraction was shared widely, with many users expressing relief that the misleading statement had been withdrawn.