Dia Mirza Diwali video row: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis downplays issue after Bombay HC asks BMC to re-upload clip

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday downplayed the controversy over actor Dia Mirzas video for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations BMC ecofriendly Diwali campaign saying the issue was not significant enough to warrant attention at his levelHis remarks came after the Bombay High Court expressed deep pain and displeasure over the removal of Mirzas video and directed the civic body to reupload the clipFadnavis said he was unaware of any reprimand by the court and maintained that the video had been removed at the BMCs discretionFadnavis says video removal was BMCs decisionResponding to a question on the High Courts order Fadnavis said the matter had not reached the court questioning the premise that the civic body had been reprimandedPune Maharashtra On the Bombay High Courts order directing the BMC to reupload actress Dia Mirzas Diwali video Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says I dont know whether the High Court reprimanded anyone or expressed any opinion because this matter did not even go to the High Court So where is the question of a reprimand The video was deleted at the BMCs discretion When managing any social media handle the decision about what to retain and what to remove rests with the person managing it They took that decision Dia Mirza may be a wellknown actress but she is not a major national leader I dont think this is an issue at our level You should ask us about issues concerning our level rather than matters of lesser importancemdash IANS ians_india November 3 2026I dont know whether the High Court reprimanded anyone or expressed any opinion because this matter did not even go to the High Court So where is the question of a reprimand The video was deleted at the BMCs discretion When managing any social media handle the decision about what to retain and what to remove rests with the person managing it They took that decision Dia Mirza may be a wellknown actress but she is not a major national leader I dont think this is an issue at our level You should ask us about issues concerning our level rather than matters of lesser importance he saidBombay HC expresses lsquodeep pain and displeasurersquoEarlier on Tuesday a bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale criticised the objections raised against Mirzas video describing the controversy as an example of a petty mindsetThe Bombay High Court said it was unfortunate that a campaign intended to spread awareness about the environment and air and noise pollution had been drawn into an unnecessary disputeThe bench also said the BMC commissioner had been correct in selecting celebrities to promote environmental awarenessCourt asks BMC to reupload deleted clipThe High Court directed the civic body to reupload Mirzas video which was removed on Monday following objections from some BJP leaders and Mumbai Mayor Ritu TawdeIt cautioned those who had objected to the clip emphasising the need to respect every individual 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 saidCourt stresses Mumbais spirit of togethernessThe bench observed that Mumbais social fabric depended on a shared sense of belonging and warned against comments that could disturb that unityA city like Mumbai survives on togetherness and a strong feeling of belonging to society and this ought not be disturbed by any loose comments it saidWe have not seen any politician or any person who made remarks yesterday put up videos spreading awareness We are a secular country We are really hurt by this The issue pertains to the environment and every person irrespective of their religion and caste is breathing the same air the HC saidThe court also criticised the BMC for removing Mirzas video after the controversy saying such action was not expected from people holding public postsThe civic bodys campaign sought to promote an ecofriendly and firecrackerfree Diwali while raising awareness about air and noise pollutionWith inputs from PTI