1 hr ago
West Bengal Plans Grand Mahalaya Event, Inviting Modi and Shah
West Bengal plans to hold a large celebration for Mahalaya.
Mahalaya is observed before Durga Puja begins.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will be invited.
The government has not yet confirmed whether they will attend.
The programme will probably happen in Kolkata.
It may show the history of Durga Puja in West Bengal.
It is also expected to include folk performances such as dhunuchi and Chhau dances.
Mahalaya is scheduled for October 10 this year.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a grand Mahalaya programme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be invited.
The event is likely to take place in Kolkata, though the date was not specified.
Mahalaya falls on October 10 this year, before the start of Durga Puja.
The programme is expected to feature Durga Puja history, Bengali folk culture, dhunuchi dance and Chhau dance.
- Who
- The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, will organise the event and invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- What
- A grand programme marking Mahalaya, featuring Durga Puja history and Bengali folk culture.
- Where
- The event is likely to be held in Kolkata.
- When
- Mahalaya is on October 10 this year; the event's exact date was not specified.
- Why
- The programme is expected to showcase West Bengal's Durga Puja history and folk culture.
Key facts
- Event
- Grand Mahalaya programme
- Host
- West Bengal government
- Chief minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Invitations
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Likely venue
- Kolkata
- Mahalaya date
- October 10 this year
- Planned features
- Durga Puja history, folk culture, dhunuchi dance and Chhau dance
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal chief minister speaking to reporters after inspecting Balurghat airport
“There will be a big programme on Mahalaya. The prime minister and the Union home minister will be invited. We will let you know who is coming and when they are coming once we receive a confirmation from their side”
theprint.in
Sources
Related news
West Bengal Plans Mega Durga Puja Show at Eden Gardens
Amit Shah likely to visit Bengal for 100-day BJP milestone
Bengal govt assures all possible support for Durga Puja organisers
Kolkata Durga Puja to Showcase Suvendu Adhikari’s Political Journey
Bengal BJP government tones down Baishe Srabon Tagore observances
BJP MLA Anil Sharma Dies After Prolonged Illness, Yogi Mourns
India’s Global Power Ambitions Face Economic and Democratic Setbacks
Sonia Gandhi Memoir Sparks Debate Over Politics, Publishing And Speech
Rajasthan BJP Promises Early Disturbed Area Law Enforcement
Punjab Police, ED Clash Over Alleged Transfer-Posting Network