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Soni Razdan Clarifies 'Anti-National' Diwali Remark
5 Nov
Summary
- Actor Soni Razdan addressed confusion over her 'anti-national' Diwali cracker remark.
- She emphasized her concern for air pollution affecting children's health.
- A Bombay High Court ruling supported environmental awareness videos.
Senior actor Soni Razdan has clarified her recent statement linking Diwali firecracker use to being 'anti-national.' In a post on X, Razdan explained that her comment was not an attack on nationalism but a critique of contributing to severe air pollution, which poses health risks to the community.
Razdan stressed that her concern is solely about air quality and the well-being of citizens, especially children who suffer from respiratory issues and miss school due to pollution. She urged the public not to misinterpret her message about collective responsibility for clean air.
This clarification comes after her earlier remarks highlighted the suffering of children due to air pollution and missed school days. Concurrently, the Bombay High Court reprimanded the Mumbai Civic Body for taking down an environmental awareness video, affirming India as a secular nation where environmental issues affect all citizens equally.
