Mumbai civic body’s removal of Dia Mirza video draws scrutiny

Politics · First reported 2 Nov, 11:29 · Updated 12:10

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A video in which Dia Mirza urged people not to burst firecrackers was removed from Mumbai’s civic body social media accounts after BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam objected. The Bombay High Court was reported as disturbed by the removal, while Mayor Ritu Tawde indicated the action could relate to Mirza allegedly promoting “selective propaganda.”

Dia Mirza’s appeal not to burst crackers was removed from the civic body’s social media accounts after Ameet Satam objected.
A Bombay High Court report described the court as disturbed over the video being taken down.
Mayor Ritu Tawde indicated the action could be linked to Mirza allegedly pandering to “selective propaganda.”

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Key facts

Video subject: Dia Mirza urged people not to burst crackers.
Action: The video was removed from the civic body’s social media accounts.
Objection: BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam objected to the video.
Court reaction: The Bombay High Court was reported as disturbed by the removal.
Mayor’s comment: Ritu Tawde indicated the action could be linked to alleged “selective propaganda.”