Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:38pm on 07 Sep 2026,Monday India
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced new rules for this year’s Durga Puja celebrations. All liquor shops and bars across the state will remain closed on Maha Ashtami. DJ music will also be banned during Puja celebrations and immersion processions. Adhikari said the measures aim to keep the festivities peaceful. He also asked Puja committees to choose their themes carefully. He said idols, pandals and themes should not hurt religious sentiments or disrespect Sanatan traditions. However, theme-based pandals will still be allowed. The announcement was made during a coordination meeting with Durga Puja committees in Kolkata on Monday.
