‘Against Hindutva’: BMC Removes Dia Mirza's Anti-Pollution Diwali Video After BJP Protests

The BMC has deleted actor Dia Mirza's video from its pollution-free Diwali campaign after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected to her inclusion. The civic body's awareness drive featured celebrities, including Madhuri Dixit and cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, urging citizens to celebrate an environment-friendly Diwali amid rising air pollution and a Bombay High Court directive. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde said future celebrity choices for civic campaigns must receive her approval. Shinde Sena spokesperson Shaina NC also questioned the actor's role in the campaign. The deletion has triggered a political controversy and mixed reactions on social media, with the BMC yet to clarify its decision.