West Bengal CM urges Durga Puja committees to give up State support, announces restrictions
4 sources·Updated September 7, 2026
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- NDTV India·21h agoDry Day, Grants Cut: Suvendu Adhikari's Big-Ticket Changes For Durga Puja
Last puja, the Trinamool government had given a grant of Rs 1.10 lakh to each puja committee. Adhikari said as the Chief Minister, he could not pay for a religious festival.
Read at NDTV India → - The Hindu National·22h agoWest Bengal CM urges Durga Puja committees to give up State support, announces restrictions
No Durga Puja inauguration will be allowed before Mahalaya, marking the beginning of the auspicious Devi Paksha, and the government will not organise a carnival this year, Suvendu Adhikari says
Read at The Hindu National → - Deccan Chronicle Ent·1d agoBengal BJP Caught In Clash Of Culture Within Over Durga Puja
During Durga Puja, the government will work to protect the culture of West Bengal and India: Reports
Read at Deccan Chronicle Ent → - Mint News·1d agoBengal govt ad shows Durga with 11 hands, draws flak from TMC, CPI(M) - What did BJP's Shamik Bhattacharya say?
A controversy erupted on Monday after an advertisement shared by the West Bengal government showcased Goddess Durga with 11 arms. It was an advertisement for a meeting with the puja committees, which was expected to see CM Suvendu Adhikari in attendance.
Read at Mint News →