'Aren't we secular?' HC asks BMC to restore actor Dia Mirza's anti-cracker post
The Bombay High Court criticized the BMC for removing a social media post by actor Dia Mirza that encouraged citizens to avoid firecrackers. The court emphasized the importance of secularism and environmental protection.
Why it matters
The case highlights the tension between public health initiatives and political pressure regarding cultural and religious celebrations.
MUMBAI: Bombay HC said it's "unfortunate" BMC had removed from its social media pages a video of actor Dia Mirza urging citizens to avoid crackers as part of the anti-pollution drive. It suggested the post be "put back" to restore people's confidence, reports Rosy Sequeira.HC said it was "disturbed by comments in regard to celebrities who had participated and assisted in public cause". It further said, "There could not have been any other colour which could be given, and more particularly, when there are court directions." It asked, "How do you object to a person's participation? Are we not a secular country?"Celebrities were roped in for BMC’s campaign against firecrackers after HC’s nudge last week.
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