Archive · 2 Jan 2026
CPI(M) Questions Land Acquisition for Durga Angan Project
A leader from the CPI(M) party in West Bengal, Goutam Deb, has questioned the state government about how land was acquired for a new cultural complex called Durga Angan.
This project, which will honor the festival of Durga Puja, is being built in New Town near Kolkata.
The government says the project will cost Rs 261.99 crore and can hold many devotees.
However, Goutam Deb wants to know if the right rules were followed when getting the land and if the price was set correctly.
He also wants the government to share details about any meetings where these decisions were made.
The chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, recently laid the foundation stone for the project, saying it will celebrate Durga Puja as a cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO.
CPI(M) leader Goutam Deb questioned the West Bengal government's land acquisition procedures for the Durga Angan project.
The Rs 261.99-crore cultural complex will be built on a 17.28-acre plot in New Town, Kolkata.
Deb asked if proper authorities were consulted and if land prices were set following standard procedures.
He demanded transparency about meetings where these decisions were discussed.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone on December 29, stating the project honors UNESCO's recognition of Durga Puja as cultural heritage.
- Who
- CPI(M) leader Goutam Deb and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
- What
- Questioning of land acquisition procedures for the Durga Angan project
- When
- January 1 (criticism), December 29 (foundation stone laid)
- Where
- New Town, Kolkata
- Why
- Concerns over proper procedures and transparency in land acquisition
- Project Name
- Durga Angan
- Project Cost
- Rs 261.99 crore
- Location
- New Town, Kolkata
- Land Area
- 17.28 acres
- Capacity
- 1 lakh devotees daily, 1,000 at a time
- Initiated By
- Mamata Banerjee
- Date of Foundation Stone Laying
- December 29
- Critic
- Goutam Deb (CPI(M) leader)
