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BMC removes Dia Mirza Diwali video after BJP objection

2026-11-02 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed Dia Mirza's eco-friendly Diwali video after BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam objected. Other celebrity campaign videos reportedly stayed online.

Opposition leaders said the removal showed more BJP influence over civic work. The report does not say if the BMC explained the decision in detail.

What the reporting says

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a video featuring actor Dia Mirza promoting an eco-friendly Diwali after objections from BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam. The publisher summary says other celebrity campaign videos stayed online despite the backlash. Opposition leaders criticized the removal and said it showed rising BJP influence over civic operations. The reporting does not say whether the BMC gave a formal reason beyond the objection.

Why it matters

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is reported to have taken down a Diwali campaign video featuring Dia Mirza after objections from BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam. The summary says other celebrity videos remained on social media, while opposition leaders criticized the move as evidence of greater BJP influence over civic operations. The reason for the BMC's action is not fully explained in the available reporting.

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