Mumbai, Nov. 2 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deleted a video featuring actor Dia Mirza from its pollution-free Diwali campaign after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected to her inclusion, sparking a controversy.
The BMC had appealed to citizens to avoid bursting firecrackers and celebrate an environment-friendly Diwali following a Bombay High Court directive. As part of the campaign, the civic body roped in several celebrities, including Dia Mirza.
Mirza's video was deleted after Satam objected to it in a post on X, tagging the BMC's official account. "We don't need lessons on how to celebrate #Diwali from @deespeak. Our traditions are deeply rooted in our culture," the BJP leader wrote.
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