Puja opening: Mamata reiterates communal harmony message
The Statesman|October 18, 2023
Bengal’s tradition is communal peace and harmony and the members of different communities work together to uphold this legacy, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said while inaugurating the Durga Puja at College Square, virtually, this evening.
Puja opening: Mamata reiterates communal harmony message

Saugata Roy, president of College Square Sarbojanin, said the Durga Puja enters the 76th year this year. The puja is being held in the traditional way and the pandal is a replica of the Mysore Palace.

Mysore has a long association with Kolkata. The Maharaja of Mysore was a disciple of Swami Vivekananda. People from different communities take part in the Durga Puja.

Miss Banerjee inaugurated the well-known Durga Puja at Mohammad Ali Park.

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