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Maha: BMC pulls down actor Dia Mirza's eco-friendly Diwali video after BJP objection, triggering political row
Published: 02/11/26 18:10
Mumbai | India
Mumbai, Nov 2 (UNi) A political row erupted in Mumbai on Monday after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) selectively pulled down an awareness video featuring Bollywood actor Dia Mirza from its social media platforms following strong objections raised by Mumbai BJP President and MLA Ameet Satam. The deleted clip was part of the civic body's public outreach drive urging citizens to refrain from bursting firecrackers to curb noise and air pollution during Diwali, in line with directives issued by the Bombay High Court. Taking exception to the video, Satam posted on X (formerly Twitter) tagging the BMC, stating: "We don't…