IndiaBengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addressed Durga Puja organizers, emphasizing adherence to traditional Sanatani practices and cultural heritage during the festival. He announced changes to the celebration, including a partial alcohol ban, a ban on DJ music, and restrictions on blocking national highways during immersion. The state administration will not organize an immersion carnival but will hold roadshows and a large Mahalaya program at Eden Gardens. Adhikari also introduced a Durga Puja grant of Rs 1 lakh, though he urged high-budget pujas not to apply. He emphasized that idol immersion must follow the almanac and occur within three days of Dashami. Additionally, he requested free electricity from providers CESC and WBSEDCL, and highlighted plans for cultural events in various cities across Bengal.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the chief minister's directives as efforts to preserve 'Sanatani traditions' and 'Bengal’s heritage,' which aligns with conservative values often associated with right-wing politics. The emphasis on traditional practices, restrictions on modern elements like DJ music, and the push
