Mumbai, Nov. 2 -- Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Monday criticised Bollywood actress Dia Mirza over her participation in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) campaign advocating for a pollution-free Diwali, stating that individuals should refrain from making comments that target religious traditions.

Speaking to reporters in Mumbai regarding the growing controversy surrounding Mirza's campaign against firecrackers, Athawale emphasised that India's Constitution guarantees freedom of celebration for all religions and urged public figures to avoid getting involved in politically sensitive cultural issues.

"Babasaheb Ambedkar's Constitution gives every religion the right to celebrate its festivals. There is a tradition of burst...