Dia Mirza's appeal to avoid Diwali firecrackers draws BJP MLA's ire; BMC deletes video

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has faced pressure from the BJP to take down Dia Mirza's video from its Diwali campaign, which promotes a firecracker-free festive season. Though the campaign also features Madhuri Dixit and Nishigandha Wad, Ameet Satam has expressed concern...
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has faced pressure from the BJP to take down Dia Mirza's video from its Diwali campaign, which promotes a firecracker-free festive season. Though the campaign also features Madhuri Dixit and Nishigandha Wad, Ameet Satam has expressed concerns over Mirza's involvement, suggesting her links to anti-India sentiments. Interestingly, he did not object to the other artists, viewing them as emblematic of culture and sports.
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