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. Papiya Adhikari, the party's Tollygunge MLA, made the remarks during Kali Puja celebrations, despite repeated warnings about the harmful effects of firecracker smoke and. A BJP MLA from Kolkata’s Tollygunge claimed bursting firecrackers can cure diseases.