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"Old Saying From Ancestors": BJP MLA On "Firecrackers Cure Diseases" Remark
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BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari has publicly distanced herself from claims that firecrackers can cure diseases. She acknowledged that such beliefs are inappropriate in an era defined by scientific advancement.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between traditional/superstitious beliefs and modern scientific discourse within Indian political rhetoric.
BJP's Tollygunge MLA Papiya Adhikari admitted that such talk is…
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