On Wednesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed a large meeting of Durga Puja organisers, leaders of the Muslim community and other religions. She told them that Durga idol immersions, set for September 30 after the four-day Puja festival ends, would be allowed only till 6 pm on that day and would resume on October 2, after Muharram
This, because processions or taziasto mark Muharram on October 1 would begin the previous evening, said the Chief Minister.
"Some people will try to create trouble on Hindu-Muslim grounds. Every religion is ours. But if there is a problem while a procession is passing a puja pandal, we will all be affected," Ms Banerjee said, urging against politics.
The announcement immediately triggered virulent reaction on social media and accusations of minority appeasement against Ms Banerjee.
Mamata Banerjee Says No Durga Idol Immersion On Muharram To Avoid Clashes
This, because processions or taziasto mark Muharram on October 1 would begin the previous evening, said the Chief Minister.
"Some people will try to create trouble on Hindu-Muslim grounds. Every religion is ours. But if there is a problem while a procession is passing a puja pandal, we will all be affected," Ms Banerjee said, urging against politics.
The announcement immediately triggered virulent reaction on social media and accusations of minority appeasement against Ms Banerjee.
Mamata Banerjee Says No Durga Idol Immersion On Muharram To Avoid Clashes
