CM Apologises After West Bengal Government Advertisement Depicts Durga with 11 Hands Instead of 10
Adhikari said those responsible were cautioned after the ad sparked criticism for depicting Goddess Durga with 11 arms, one more than tradition allows.
- On Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari apologized for a government advertisement depicting Goddess Durga with 11 arms instead of the traditional 10, which appeared in newspapers ahead of a Durga Puja coordination meeting.
- Traditionally, Goddess Durga is depicted as 'Doshobhuja,' or ten-armed, to battle the Asura; the advertisement also featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Adhikari, sparking significant social media debate.
- Opposition leaders criticized the 'distorted' image, with TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh questioning the government's commitment to Sanatan traditions, while BJP State President Samik Bhattacharya defended the depiction, remarking that the extra hand makes the deity 'stronger'.
- At a coordination meeting on Monday evening, Adhikari assured the public that those responsible for the defective advertisement received a stern warning and promised the State Government would exercise greater caution in the future.
- As the state anticipates its biggest annual event, the administration is preparing for its first Durga Puja under the BJP government, balancing theme-based celebrations with cautions against undermining cultural sentiments.
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CM apologises after West Bengal government advertisement depicts Durga with 11 hands instead of 10
“As the CM of West Bengal, I apologise for the error. The people responsible have received a stern warning. In the future, the Government will be careful,” says Mr. Adhikari
Suvendu apologises over 'distorted' Durga image in govt ad
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday, September 7, apologised for a government advertisement carrying a “distorted” image of Goddess Durga with 11 arms instead of the traditional 10, seeking to put an end to the controversy that erupted over the depiction. Addressing a coordination meeting with Durga Puja committees at the Milan … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics…
'I apologise': Bengal CM Adhikari after govt ad sparks row over 'distorted' Durga image
"First of all, as the chief minister of the state, I apologise. A defective advertisement was published this morning. I apologise for that. Those who issued the defective advertisement have been cautioned. The government will be more careful about such matters in future," he said. The advertisement was issued to announce the meeting organised by Kolkata Police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation in collaboration with state information and cultural…
Bengal govt ad shows Durga with 11 hands, draws flak from TMC, CPI(M) - What did BJP's Shamik Bhattacharya say?
A controversy erupted on Monday after an advertisement shared by the West Bengal government showcased Goddess Durga with 11 arms. It was an advertisement for a meeting with the puja committees, which was expected to see CM Suvendu Adhikari in attendance.
Suvendu on Durga Puja AD Row: There has been a huge controversy over the faulty government advertisement for Durga Puja. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has apologized for it. The controversy over the government advertisement started this morning.
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