Mamata Banerjee announced a bonus of Rs 5,300
Calcutta:
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a Durga Puja bonus of Rs 5,300 for civilian volunteers of West Bengal and Kolkata police, and ASHA employees working in the health department.
Some ill-motivated political parties/individuals are trying to create division and enmity between different cadres of Kolkata Police and West Bengal Police. I assure that civilian volunteers of WBP will also receive Puja bonus of Rs 5,300/- just like their counterparts in Kolkata Police,” Mamata Banerjee posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Some ill-motivated political parties/individuals are trying to create division and enmity between different cadres of Kolkata Police and West Bengal Police. I assure that WBP citizen volunteers will also receive Puja bonus of Rs. 5,300/-, just like their counterparts in Calcutta…
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) October 13, 2023
“Also, ASHA workers under Health and FW department will get Puja bonus of Rs 5,300/-. Happy Puja to my colleagues in the field,” she said.
Preparations for Durga Puja are in full swing in West Bengal. Every year, Kolkata brings new puja themes that are unique and innovative in their own way. From pandals to Durga idols, devotees get to see Durga Puja pandals with different themes.
The theme of this year’s Durga Puja pandal of ‘Picnic Garden 39 pally Durga Puja Samiti’ is farmers’ rights. The Puja Pandal has made an attempt to portray the story of farmers and their challenges.
The Hindu festival Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is an annual celebration in honor of the Hindu goddess Durga and commemorates her victory over Mahishasur.
Over the years, Durga Puja has become an inseparable part of Indian culture, with countless people celebrating this festival in their own unique way, with respect for tradition.
Hindu mythology states that at this time the goddess comes to her earthly abode to bless her devotees. For the Bengali community, Durga Puja is the biggest festival.
The significance of Durga Puja goes beyond religion and is revered as the celebration of compassion, brotherhood, humanity, art and culture. From the reverberation of ‘dhak’ and new clothes to delicious food, a cheerful atmosphere lingers during these days.
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