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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde slams Dia Mirza, calls her anti‑government over removed air‑pollution video
✍️ NDTV
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 03:51 PM
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Mayor Ritu Tawde criticised actress Dia Mirza after the BMC deleted her air‑pollution video, labeling her anti‑government and anti‑Hindu.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) removed a short video posted by actress Dia Mirza that highlighted the city’s worsening air‑pollution problem. In response, Mumbai’s mayor, Ritu Tawde, publicly denounced the actress, describing her as anti‑government and anti‑Hindu.
Tawde’s remarks were made during a press interaction where she questioned the relevance of a celebrity’s involvement in civic issues, suggesting that the BMC should not engage with personalities who, in her view, challenge the government’s stance.
Dia Mirza’s original message urged residents to adopt cleaner practices and called for stronger measures to curb emissions. The mayor’s condemnation adds a political dimension to the episode, reflecting ongoing sensitivities around public figures commenting on environmental policies in Maharashtra.
The incident underscores the tension between civic authorities and celebrities who use their platforms for advocacy, with the BMC’s decision to take down the video sparking debate over freedom of expression and governmental criticism in the city.
Tawde’s remarks were made during a press interaction where she questioned the relevance of a celebrity’s involvement in civic issues, suggesting that the BMC should not engage with personalities who, in her view, challenge the government’s stance.
Dia Mirza’s original message urged residents to adopt cleaner practices and called for stronger measures to curb emissions. The mayor’s condemnation adds a political dimension to the episode, reflecting ongoing sensitivities around public figures commenting on environmental policies in Maharashtra.
The incident underscores the tension between civic authorities and celebrities who use their platforms for advocacy, with the BMC’s decision to take down the video sparking debate over freedom of expression and governmental criticism in the city.