West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces complete ban on sale of liquor on Maha Ashtami during Durga Puja
- On Monday, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that all liquor shops and bars across West Bengal will remain closed on Maha Ashtami during the upcoming Durga Puja to ensure orderly celebrations.
- Addressing Durga Puja committees at Milan Mela Prangan, Adhikari introduced a ban on DJ music during festivities and immersion processions to preserve the festival's traditional character.
- The administration also restricted Puja-related activities on national highways and identified 13 major roads in Kolkata, including Red Road and Cathedral Road, where such activities are prohibited.
- Adhikari mandated that Puja inaugurations cannot occur before Devi Paksha, contrasting with practices under previous Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while forming an impartial jury for Sharad Samman awards.
- Organizers must complete immersion before Lakshmi Puja to ensure an orderly festival conclusion, while officials arranged special two-day programs to assist residents of old-age homes and persons with disabilities.
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West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari announces Durga Puja rules
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on September 7, announced a series of new guidelines for Durga Puja celebrations scheduled to begin next month. The measures cover sound systems, liquor sales, idol immersion, traffic management and financial support for puja committees. The announcement came after Adhikari held a meeting with Durga Puja organising committees to review preparations and arrangements for the festival. He said the governm…
West Bengal CM urges Durga Puja committees to give up State support, announces restrictions
No Durga Puja inauguration will be allowed before Mahalaya, marking the beginning of the auspicious Devi Paksha, and the government will not organise a carnival this year, Suvendu Adhikari says
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West Bengal has announced new Durga Puja guidelines, including a ban on alcohol sales on Maha Ashtami and restrictions on DJ sound systems during celebrations and immersion processions. Pandal openings before Mahalaya are prohibited, while committees must keep major roads clear. Eligible smaller pujas will receive INR 1 lakh grants and free electricity. 🇮🇳 Durga Puja 2026 Guidelines: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces Alcohol Sale Ban a…
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