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Firecrackers can cure diseases: Bengal BJP MLA’s bizarre remark goes viral

BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari said bursting firecrackers helps cure many diseases at a Kali Puja event. The claim triggered a row and sarcastic online reactions amid Kolkata's pollution…

Firecrackers can cure diseases: Bengal BJP MLA's bizarre remark goes viral
Firecrackers can cure diseases: Bengal BJP MLA's bizarre remark goes viral — image via India Today India — Credit: Storywire

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BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari said bursting firecrackers helps cure many diseases at a Kali Puja event. The claim triggered a row and sarcastic online reactions amid Kolkata's pollution concerns.

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