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Diwali crackers cure several diseases, says BJP MLA Papia Adhikari during Kali Puja

BJP Tollygunge MLA Papia Adhikari said at a Kali Puja event in Kolkata that bursting firecrackers can cure diseases, urging police guidelines and green crackers.

· 221 words· updated November 8, 2026 at 08:48 PM

KOLKATA: Days after chief minister Suvendu Adhikari issued a special message on bursting loud firecrackers during Kali Puja and Diwali celebrations, BJP’s Tollygunge MLA Papia Adhikari claimed that bursting firecrackers can cure several diseases.Papia Adhikari, the MLA from Tollygunge, had gone to inaugurate a Kali Puja in her constituency.As she began speaking with a microphone in hand, a firecracker went off loudly in front of her. Continuing with her speech, she said, “You will see that bursting firecrackers will cure several diseases.”“Our chief minister has said that we will burst firecrackers. How can Kali Puja be complete without firecrackers? We will definitely burst firecrackers. However, we will follow the guidelines by the police,” she said.Earlier, speaking at the inaugural stages of several Kali Puja pandals, including those at Amherst Street and Khalishani, the CM said that firecrackers will be burst during the festival.However, he urged everyone to ensure that eco-friendly or green crackers are used and that noise pollution regulations are followed.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in KolkataStay updated with the latest Kolkata news. Download the TOI App.

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