The pandal featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lord Ganesha, referencing “Chai Pe Charcha”
The pandal display shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lord Ganesha seated together, each holding a cup of tea, in an apparent reference to the “Chai Pe Charcha” campaign. The organiser, Khokan Kanra, a promoter by profession, said the puja is his personal initiative and that he has been organising it for several years with a different theme each time.
I do not know whether the BJP leadership or the Prime Minister is aware of this, but the district and state BJP units should take strict action against those responsible,” Roy said. Though Howrah district BJP secretary Omprakash Singh did not see anything objectionable in the theme, he said the district BJP would discuss the matter and take action if required. Earlier reporting noted: The organiser – Khokan Kanra, a promoter by profession – said he has been organising this puja for a long time.
Arup Roy, Trinamool Congress MLA from Central Howrah, alleged that some people who had recently joined the BJP were trying to please the party leadership through such displays. “This should not be done. It is a personal initiative and he introduces a unique theme every year, he added.
Earlier reporting noted: The display depicts Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lord Ganesha seated together, both holding cups of tea – a representation of the ‘Chai Pe Charcha’ (discussion over tea) concept.