Dia Mirza Diwali awareness video: Why was she singled out? asks NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar

Sharad Pawarled Nationalist Congress Party NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar has questioned why actress Dia Mirza was singled out over her Diwali awareness video after the Bombay High Court directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC to reupload the videoSpeaking to reporters Rohit Pawar pointed out that several other actors and cricketers had also made videos carrying the same message using a statement provided by the civic bodyHe questioned why objections were raised only against Mirza by government leaders MLAs and Mumbai BJP president Ameet SatamRohit Pawar questions selective objectionsReacting to the Bombay High Courts order Pawar said several public figures had delivered the same message in videos prepared using the BMCs statementSeveral other actors and cricketers were given the same statement by the BMC and made videos delivering the same message However government leaders MLAs and BJP Mumbai president Satam raised objections only against Dia Mirza Pawar said according to the IANSQuestioning the reason behind the objections he asked whether Mirza had been targeted because of a religious angle or some other considerationMLA says objections against actress were unfairPawar maintained that the BMC itself had provided the statement and that other personalities had also used it to deliver the same appealRaising objections only against Dia Mirza when others made the same appeal is wrong he saidMumbai Maharashtra On the Bombay High Courts order directing the BMC to reupload actress Dia Mirzas Diwali video NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar says Several other actors and cricketers were given the same statement by the BMC and made videos delivering the same message However government leaders MLAs and BJP Mumbai president Satam raised objections only against Dia Mirza Why was Dia Mirza singled out From what perspective are you looking at her Is it a religious angle or something else The BMC itself provided the statement and everyone delivered the same message Raising objections only against Dia Mirza when others made the same appeal is wrongmdash IANS ians_india November 3 2026What HC saidThe Bombay High Court on Tuesday expressed deep displeasure over the controversy surrounding actor Dia Mirzas video for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations BMC ecofriendly and firecrackerfree Diwali campaignThe court directed the civic body to reupload the video which was taken down following objections from some BJP leaders and Mumbai Mayor Ritu TawdeA bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale said it was anguished by the petty mindset of certain people particularly those holding public positions The judges said it was unfortunate that a video intended to spread awareness about environmental protection and air and noise pollution had been given a different colour according to the PTIThe court said the BMC Commissioner was absolutely right in selecting celebrities to promote awareness about an ecofriendly Diwali It expressed regret that unnecessary issues had been raised over the campaign the news agency reportedThe bench also questioned the decision to remove Dia Mirzas video after the controversy and directed the BMC to upload the clip againCourt stresses secular values and respect for all communitiesThe judges cautioned those who had objected to the video emphasising that every person must be respected irrespective of religion caste or creedThere has to be a secular spirit and the Constitution expects citizens to foster the same If the clip was taken off then it would be ideal that the same should be reuploaded the court said as per the PTIObserving that Mumbais strength lies in togetherness and a sense of belonging the bench said such harmony should not be disturbed by loose commentswith PTI and IANS inputs