Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), pointing out what he deems a significant irony. Banerjee highlighted that the same individuals who once claimed that Durga Puja was not allowed in West Bengal and sought to ban its organization are now participating in the inauguration of West Bengal Durga Utsav.
He noted the peculiar nature of this situation, given the various critical comments and allegations the BJP has made against the Trinamool government. The leaders from the BJP have arrived in Kolkata and various districts to participate in the inauguration of Durga Utsav, prompting Banerjee to question the contrast between their earlier statements and their current involvement in the celebrations.
This political controversy sheds light on the intense rivalry between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP in West Bengal and adds a layer of complexity to the cultural and religious celebration of Durga Puja in the state.