Politics of change at the pandals
West Bengal’s first Durga Puja under the BJP government reflects a political shift, with changes in puja committee leadership, themes and a growing emphasis on religious traditions. Shiv Sahay Singh and Shrabana Chatterjee explore the festivities — from debates over food and cultural identity to restrictions on public spaces — to reveal how the new regime is reshaping the State’s political and cultural landscape
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