West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that it is in the state's culture to celebrate various festivities throughout the year and promote inclusivity during these ceremonies. Her statement came amid calls from a section of protestors to boycott the Durga Puja festival in the backdrop of the R G Kar rape-murder case.

Bengal observes Durga Puja as an amazing event with a great variety of dishes to eat. Pandals satisfy the traditional meal requirements of the region and celebrate five days in fulfilling the culinary identity of a community.

The chief minister remarks come in the backdrop of several clubs returning the Rs 85,000 financial aid following ongoing protests over the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar hospital in Aug

"We have to be vigilant about the situation in Kandi, Suti and Farakka till the day of Mahalaya - the time of high tides," Mamata Banerjee said.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday stressed the need to provide aid to flood-affected people during the Durga puja as the residents of several districts in the state are reeling und

As Durga Puja 2024 nears, CM Mamata Banerjee reiterated her remark highlighting the significance of Durga Puja in Bengal and the government's financial support for clubs. Notably many have returned ₹85,