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Dussehra Grief Overshadows West Bengal’s Durga Farewell Amid Political Tensions
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM
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During Dussehra celebrations, the farewell to Durga in West Bengal was marked by grief, set against a backdrop of political tensions.
The Dussehra celebrations in West Bengal were marked by grief as the community said farewell to Durga.
The event unfolded against a backdrop of political tensions that had been simmering in the state.
Despite the somber mood, devotees carried out traditional rituals, underscoring the resilience of cultural practices amid uncertainty.
The event unfolded against a backdrop of political tensions that had been simmering in the state.
Despite the somber mood, devotees carried out traditional rituals, underscoring the resilience of cultural practices amid uncertainty.