Durga Puja Festivities to Coexist with Justice Protests in West Bengal

Durga Puja organizers in West Bengal are preparing for the festival while advocating for justice for the murdered RG Kar doctor. Leaders emphasize simultaneous celebration and agitation, responding to social media campaigns urging a boycott. The Chief Minister encourages preparations, highlighting the city's artisans and laborers' reliance on the event.

Durga Puja organizers across West Bengal emphasize their commitment to the festival while actively advocating for justice for the murdered RG Kar doctor. Despite the tragedy, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged the community to prepare for the upcoming celebrations.

Santosh Mitra Square Puja committee, known for its grand celebrations, announced that it will proceed with the festival while continuing to push for justice. 'We demand justice for the woman doctor and her family,' said Debashis Kumar, senior member of 'Forum for Durgotsav,' highlighting that preparations are in full swing.

Partha Ghosh, founder member of the forum, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that those wishing to celebrate should not be discouraged. Highlighting the economic stakes, Somnath Das of Santoshpur Lake Pally asserted that halting the festivities would disrupt the livelihood of numerous artisans and laborers.

(With inputs from agencies.)