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BMC pulls Dia Mirza’s anti‑cracker Diwali video after BJP objection
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 06:17 AM
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a Diwali anti‑firecracker video featuring actress Dia Mirza following objections raised by the BJP.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken down a Diwali-themed video that featured Bollywood actress Dia Mirza urging citizens to avoid firecrackers. The video, which was posted on the corporation’s official channels, highlighted the health and environmental hazards associated with firecracker use during the festival.
The removal came after members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a formal objection, arguing that the content was politically motivated and could influence public sentiment ahead of upcoming elections. BMC officials confirmed that they complied with the party’s request and deleted the material.
Dia Mirza’s anti‑cracker campaign had been part of a broader municipal effort to promote a cleaner, quieter Diwali. No further statements have been issued by the actress or the BMC regarding the decision.
The removal came after members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a formal objection, arguing that the content was politically motivated and could influence public sentiment ahead of upcoming elections. BMC officials confirmed that they complied with the party’s request and deleted the material.
Dia Mirza’s anti‑cracker campaign had been part of a broader municipal effort to promote a cleaner, quieter Diwali. No further statements have been issued by the actress or the BMC regarding the decision.