Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:12pm on 28 Sep 2024,Saturday India
As Durga Puja approaches, Kolkata's festive spirit remains subdued in the wake of a tragic rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College. The community faces a dilemma: to celebrate or not. While many express solidarity with the victim's family and choose to forgo celebrations, Durga Puja committees are declining state grants, opting for simpler festivities. Activists and citizens emphasize the festival's importance in local livelihoods but advocate for remembrance of the tragedy. As the city mourns, calls for justice resonate alongside the hope for a meaningful celebration of good triumphing over evil.
