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Left bookstall vandalised during Durga Puja, sparking political row in West Bengal
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 12:36 AM
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A bookstall linked to left-leaning groups was reportedly damaged during Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal, prompting accusations and a political dispute between parties.
During the ongoing Durga Puja festivities in West Bengal, a bookstall identified with left-leaning organisations was allegedly vandalised. Witnesses reported that the stall, which usually sells political literature, was damaged amid the crowds that gather for the festival.
The incident quickly became a flashpoint in the state's political arena. Opposition leaders accused the ruling party of tacitly endorsing the act, while the ruling side denied involvement and called for a thorough police inquiry. Both sides demanded that the matter be investigated without bias.
Local police have opened a case and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area. Officials have urged the public to maintain peace during the celebrations and assured that any perpetrators will be held accountable under law.
Durga Puja, a major cultural event drawing millions of visitors, has in recent years seen heightened political posturing. This latest episode underscores the delicate balance between festive gatherings and the charged political climate in the region.
The incident quickly became a flashpoint in the state's political arena. Opposition leaders accused the ruling party of tacitly endorsing the act, while the ruling side denied involvement and called for a thorough police inquiry. Both sides demanded that the matter be investigated without bias.
Local police have opened a case and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area. Officials have urged the public to maintain peace during the celebrations and assured that any perpetrators will be held accountable under law.
Durga Puja, a major cultural event drawing millions of visitors, has in recent years seen heightened political posturing. This latest episode underscores the delicate balance between festive gatherings and the charged political climate in the region.