West Bengal Deputy CM launches Durga Puja festivities, emphasizes religious observance

West Bengal Deputy Chief Minister launched Durga Puja festivities, underscoring the importance of adhering to religious norms during the celebrations. The event marks the first major festival season since the Bharatiya Janata Party assumed power in the state in May this year, replacing the Trinamool Congress government that had ruled for over a decade.

The inauguration reflects the new administration's approach to religious and cultural observances in the state. Durga Puja, one of Bengal's most significant festivals, draws widespread participation across communities and is a major cultural event on the state's calendar.

The timing of the launch underscores the BJP government's focus on engaging with traditional and religious dimensions of state governance following its electoral victory earlier this year.