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West Bengal CM Announces Ramayana Will Be Tax‑Free
✍️ NDTV
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 02:49 AM
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that copies of the Ramayana will be exempt from taxes, aiming to promote the epic’s cultural significance and support publishers.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Thursday that the Ramayana will be exempt from taxes, a move intended to encourage the reading and distribution of the epic.
The tax exemption will apply to all editions of the Ramayana, including translations and illustrated versions, and is expected to lower costs for publishers and consumers alike.
Adhikari said the decision reflects the state’s commitment to preserving India’s cultural heritage and boosting the local publishing industry.
The announcement was made during a press briefing in Kolkata, with the CM emphasizing that the move would make the epic more accessible to people across the state.
The tax exemption will apply to all editions of the Ramayana, including translations and illustrated versions, and is expected to lower costs for publishers and consumers alike.
Adhikari said the decision reflects the state’s commitment to preserving India’s cultural heritage and boosting the local publishing industry.
The announcement was made during a press briefing in Kolkata, with the CM emphasizing that the move would make the epic more accessible to people across the state.