Archive · 28 Sep 2025
BJP Accuses West Bengal Govt. of Obstructing Durga Puja
The BJP is accusing the West Bengal government of trying to stop the Durga Puja celebrations at Santosh Mitra Square.
They claim the government is putting up barricades to stop people from attending and is preventing a light-and-sound show.
A BJP leader, Amit Malviya, said this is shameful and anti-Hindu.
He also noted that Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Durga Puja, and said he hoped for a new government to restore Bengal's glory.
The BJP fears these actions could force the organizers to end the puja early.
BJP leader Amit Malviya accused the West Bengal government of obstructing Durga Puja at Santosh Mitra Square.
Malviya claimed the government tried to stop the puja and is opposing a light-and-sound show.
Barricades were allegedly set up to prevent people from attending the celebrations.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Durga Puja pandal.
BJP warned of opposition to the Mamata administration if the actions continue.
- Who
- BJP and Amit Malviya
- What
- Accused the West Bengal government of obstructing Durga Puja celebrations at Santosh Mitra Square
- When
- September 2024 (related to Durga Puja)
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Why
- BJP believes the government is taking anti-Hindu actions.
West Bengal Government/Mamata Banerjee
BJP
Puja Obstruction
West Bengal Government/Mamata Banerjee
Implied denial of obstruction.
BJP
Accuses the government of actively obstructing the Durga Puja.
Intent
West Bengal Government/Mamata Banerjee
Not explicitly stated in the provided article.
BJP
Views the government's actions as anti-Hindu and an attempt to undermine religious practices.
- Event
- Durga Puja Celebrations
- Location
- Santosh Mitra Square, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Key Figures
- Amit Malviya, Amit Shah
- Accusation
- West Bengal government obstructing Durga Puja
- Inauguration
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Puja
Sources
TMC leader Madan Mitra sings Islamic song ‘Kaba in my heart, Medina in my eyes’ in Durga Puja pandal
BJP slams Mamata Banerjee over Kaaba song in Durga pandal
BJP alleges insult to Hindu traditions after Kaaba song played at Durga Puja pandal in Mamata’s presence