Bengal Durga Puja Mirrors Political Shift: BJP Rises as TMC Slides
New BJP-backed patrons have taken over major Kolkata pujas as longtime Trinamool figures step back, reflecting a wider political shift in the festival.
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This time, Durga Puja pandals in West Bengal are witnessing not only religious sentiments but also shifting political dynamics. Many senior TMC leaders, who once played a prominent role in puja celebrations, are less visible this time, while BJP leaders are actively participating in pandal inaugurations and cultural events.
Durga Puja: A New Face of Politics Durga Puja in West Bengal isn't just a religious festival, it has also become a major platform for political activity. This year, the presence of leaders from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at puja pandals, while the absence of those from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has become a topic of discussion. […]
Trinamool Leaders Missing from Bengal’s Durga Puja Scene as Former Ministers Step Back
Kolkata, October 16, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Several Trinamool Congress leaders and former West Bengal ministers who were once prominent faces of community Durga Puja celebrations, particularly in Kolkata, have kept a low profile during this year’s festivities. Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, which attracted record crowds last year with its distinctive pandal themes, […]
Bengal: Trinamool Congress member ‘missing’ from Durga Puja committees
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 16 (IANS) Members of the Trinamool Congress and former West Bengal ministers, who were prominent faces of community Durga Puja committees, especially in Kolkata, remain missing from the scene this year. Traditional Sreebhumi Sporting at Lake Town, which had witnessed record footfalls last year due to the unique Pandal themes, was always known as the Puja of former Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose. However, there a…
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