Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Mamata Banerjee Launches Mahakal Temple Project
Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, started building a very tall statue of Lord Shiva in Siliguri.
This statue will be 216 feet tall and will be part of a big temple complex called Mahakal Mahatirtha.
The complex will be able to welcome a lot of visitors every day.
Mamata also said they will build a big meeting place for businesses in Siliguri.
She talked about how people from West Bengal are being treated badly in other states and said everyone should live in peace.
She also criticized the BJP and the Election Commission for making it hard for people to vote.
Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for the world's tallest Mahakal Shiva idol in Siliguri, West Bengal.
The 216-feet-high structure will include a 108-feet bronze sculpture of Lord Shiva.
The temple complex, named Mahakal Mahatirtha, will be built over 17.41 acres and is expected to be completed in two-and-a-half years.
The complex will accommodate one lakh pilgrims a day and is aimed at boosting religious tourism in the region.
Banerjee also announced the setting up of an international convention centre in Siliguri to promote business in north Bengal.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal
- What
- Laid the foundation stone for the world's tallest Mahakal Shiva idol and announced an international convention centre in Siliguri
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Siliguri, West Bengal
- Why
- To boost religious tourism, promote business, and consolidate support ahead of Assembly elections
Trinamool Congress
BJP
Migrant Worker Issues
Trinamool Congress
Accuses BJP of attacking and torturing Bengali-speaking Muslim migrant workers in BJP-ruled states, alleging harassment during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
BJP
No direct response mentioned, but generally opposes such allegations.
Electoral Roll Revision
Trinamool Congress
Claims the BJP and Election Commission are deleting names from electoral rolls and creating confusion by changing guidelines.
BJP
No direct response mentioned, but generally supports the Election Commission's actions.
- Location
- Siliguri, West Bengal
- Height of Idol
- 216 feet
- Height of Bronze Sculpture
- 108 feet
- Complex Name
- Mahakal Mahatirtha
- Land Area
- 17.41 acres
- Expected Completion Time
- Two-and-a-half years
- Accommodating Capacity
- One lakh pilgrims a day
- International Convention Centre
- Proposed in Siliguri to promote business in north Bengal
Sources
Mamata Banerjee Lays Foundation For World's Tallest Mahakal Shiva Idol
ECI’s fresh SIR clarification on Madhyamik certificate
Mamata appeals for peace over Beldanga violence, slams BJP & ECI
Mamata lays foundation stone of Mahakal shrine in Siliguri, slams atrocities in BJP-ruled states
