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BMC Removes Dia Mirza’s Anti‑Firecracker Video After BJP Criticism
✍️ Gulf News
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 06:18 AM
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Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation pulled a video by actress Dia Mirza that urged people to avoid firecrackers, following criticism from the BJP over her Diwali message.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) removed a short clip posted by actress Dia Mirza that urged citizens to refrain from using firecrackers during Diwali.
The video, which was shared on social media, highlighted the environmental and health risks associated with firecracker use.
BJP leaders had earlier criticized Mirza’s Diwali message for being overly negative, prompting the BMC to act.
The removal comes amid growing scrutiny of public messaging on firecracker use in the city, as authorities seek to curb pollution and noise pollution during the festival.
The video, which was shared on social media, highlighted the environmental and health risks associated with firecracker use.
BJP leaders had earlier criticized Mirza’s Diwali message for being overly negative, prompting the BMC to act.
The removal comes amid growing scrutiny of public messaging on firecracker use in the city, as authorities seek to curb pollution and noise pollution during the festival.