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‘There is an old saying’: BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari explains her ‘firecrackers cure illness’ remark, apologises

West Bengal BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari on Monday defended herself after facing criticism for claiming that bursting firecrackers helps kill germs and viruses.

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'There is an old saying': BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari explains her 'firecrackers cure illness' remark, apologises
'There is an old saying': BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari explains her 'firecrackers cure illness' remark, apologises — image via Times of India India — Credit: Storywire

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West Bengal BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari on Monday defended herself after facing criticism for claiming that bursting firecrackers helps kill germs and viruses.

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