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BJP Forces BMC to Pull Down Dia Mirza's Eco-Friendly Diwali Video

BJP Forces BMC to Pull Down Dia Mirza's Eco-Friendly Diwali Video

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THE BRIEF
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The BJP forced the Mumbai municipal corporation administration to pull down an anti-firecracker video campaign featuring actor Dia Mirza.

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Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde and BJP leader Ameet Satam objected to Mirza's past public stances and stated that traditions do not require external lessons.

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Shiv Sena and opposition leaders criticised the move, while Mirza stated the video was produced in public interest following Bombay High Court directions.