Maha Yuti Rift Over Dia Mirza’s Diwali Video | BMC Deletes It After BJP Pressure | Capital Tv
A promotional video featuring Bollywood actress Dia Mirza promoting a pollution-free Diwali has triggered a major political controversy in Mumbai. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed the clip from its social media pages following strong protests by local BJP leaders, including Amit Satam. This decision has exposed underlying tensions within the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, particularly between the BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction. Several prominent leaders from the ruling coalition, such as BJP minister Nitesh Rane, MLC Shrikant Bhartiya, and Shiv Sena spokesperson Shaina NC, openly criticized the actress, advising her against targeting Hindu traditions during the festive season. The incident has intensified debates regarding free speech, municipal jurisdiction, and political interference in civic communications, drawing sharp reactions from various political and public quarters across the state.
A video of Bollywood actress Dia Mirza appealing for a pollution-free Diwali has sparked a political storm in Mumbai. Following strong objections from Mumbai BJP leader Amit Satam, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deleted Dia Mirza's video from its social media handles. This move has brought the ruling BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction into a confrontation, while differing voices are being heard within the Shiv Sena itself. On one hand, BJP minister Nitesh Rane, MLC Shrikant Bhartiya, and Shiv Sena spokesperson Shaina NC have advised Dia Mirza against preaching to Hindus.
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