West Bengal Government Launches Kolkata Beautification Drive for Durga Puja
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
The newly elected BJP government in West Bengal has launched a city-wide beautification project in Kolkata ahead of the Durga Puja festival. Roads and intersections have been painted in vibrant colours, with floral motifs added to busy crossings like Park Circus. Cabinet Minister Agnimitra Paul participated in the initiative by creating traditional alpona artwork at the Park Circus connector. The government also hosted a large-scale event at Eden Gardens on Mahalaya to mark the start of the 10-day festival. Opposition parties, including the Congress and the Left Front, have criticised the drive as a misuse of public funds.
Why it matters
The project marks the first major public festival initiative by the BJP government in West Bengal, drawing sharp criticism from the state's political opposition regarding the allocation of taxpayer resources.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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