Archive · 31 Jul 2025
WB Govt Increases Durga Puja Grants; BJP Calls it Waste
The West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, is giving more money to Durga Puja organizers this year.
Each committee will receive Rs 1.10 lakh, costing the government around Rs 400 crore.
This is meant to help with expenses.
Puja committees will also get discounts on electricity.
The opposition BJP, however, criticized the decision, calling it a waste of taxpayer money.
Mamata Banerjee increased Durga Puja committee allowance to Rs 1.10 lakh.
The West Bengal government will spend approximately Rs 400 crore on the allowance.
The allowance increase aims to support Durga Puja organizers.
Puja committees will receive an 80% discount on electricity bills.
The BJP criticized the decision, calling it a waste of taxpayer money.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee
- What
- Increase in allowance for Durga Puja committees.
- When
- Announced on Thursday
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To support Durga Puja organizers.
Government Spending
Opposition Criticism
Financial Allocation
Government Spending
The government is providing financial support to Durga Puja committees.
Opposition Criticism
The opposition (BJP) views the spending as a waste of taxpayer money, especially given other financial constraints.
- Allowance Amount
- Rs 1.10 Lakh per committee
- Total Expenditure
- Approximately Rs 400 crore
- Announced by
- Mamata Banerjee
- Electricity Discount
- 80%
- Criticism
- BJP called it waste of money
Sources
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