Actor Dia Mirza, whose awareness video against firecrackers was taken down by the Mumbai civic body, has responded to the controversy. The statement has come after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) deleted its pollution-free Diwali video featuring her following an objection from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Joining the attack on the actor, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde also objected to the BMC engaging Dia Mirza, calling her anti-government and anti-Hindu
In her statement, the actor has emphasized the significance of Diwali as a festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and highlighted the need for healthier and more mindful celebrations. “Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. The video was recorded in the interest of public awareness, with the intention of encouraging a healthier and more mindful celebration. Joining the attack on the actor, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde also objected to the BMC engaging Dia Mirza, calling her anti-government. She called the decision an error and miscommunication by the BMC administration, adding that the actor will be blacklisted from any government project. “It is not to do with any religion. However, he alleged that Mirza had been associated with anti-India forces and had sympathised with those trying to spread anarchy.
She made it clear that anger with Dia Mirza was over her views on the government and not due to her religion.
Air pollution is a matter of public health, and every effort towards reducing it is a step towards a better environment for all,” Dia Mirza said. She has always taken anti-Hindu and anti-Govt stands and that is the reason for opposing her, not her religion,” the mayor said. Earlier reporting noted: When contacted, Satam said he had not asked the BMC to pull down any post.
Earlier reporting noted: MUMBAI: The BJP, the ruling party in the BMC, has forced the civic administration to take down a video featuring actor Dia Mirza, which was uploaded by @mybmc on its social media page as part of its Diwali campaign urging citizens to avoid firecrackers and noise pollution.
