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BJP attacks Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah over 'selective outrage' on environmental concerns

BJP attacks Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah over 'selective outrage' on environmental concerns

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The BJP on Tuesday accused actors Dia Mirza and Naseeruddin Shah of “selective outrage” on environmental concerns, alleging they remain silent on pollution‑related matters during festivals of other religions while flagging Hindu festivals. The party made the remarks at a press conference held at its headquarters.

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    New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday accused actors Dia Mirza and Naseeruddin Shah of “selective outrage” on environmental concerns, alleging that they remain silent on pollution-related matters during festivals of other religions but flag Hindu festivals. Addressing a press conference at the party…

    — Deccan Herald

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    Maintaining that he did not see the high court order and therefore would not comment on it, the BJP spokesman said some people who raise concerns over environmental protection and noise pollution during Hindu festivals remain silent when festivals of other religions are celebrated.

    — Deccan Chronicle

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New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday accused actors Dia Mirza and Naseeruddin Shah of “selective outrage” on environmental concerns, alleging that they remain silent on pollution-related matters during festivals of other religions but flag Hindu festivals. Addressing a press conference at the party…

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BJP attacks Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah over 'selective outrage' on environmental concerns

New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday accused actors Dia Mirza and Naseeruddin Shah of “selective outrage” on environmental concerns, alleging that they remain silent on pollution-related matters during festivals of other religions but flag Hindu festivals. Addressing a press conference at the party…

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