West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee Limits Durga Visarjan on Muharram Despite High Court Order
Mamata Banerjee’s government faced criticism after restricting Durga idol immersion on Muharram, even as the Calcutta High Court permitted it. The move reignited debate over religious balance and state decisions in West Bengal.
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India Today
West Bengal: Despite high court ruling, Mamata Banerjee restricts Durga visarjan on Muharram. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the decision during a meeting with Durga puja organisers in Kolkata on Wednesday evening.
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A controversy has erupted in West Bengal after Mamata Banerjee’s government halted Durga Puja in Nadia, citing concerns over law and order. While processions for Barawafat and Muharram are given police protection, a major Durga Puja event was stopped due to fears of unrest. This move has raised questions about Mamata’s political agenda.