Roopa Ganguly
“Even after repeated appeals from the govt, if it becomes necessary to remain on the roads until 2 am to handle such a situation, then the matter is truly worrying. The MLA said she had lit a few sparklers in the evening for around 10 minutes.
Asking the revellers to spare a thought for children, the elderly, the ailing and the animals, the minister said the “govt alone cannot do everything, nor can a public representative manage it all single-handedly”. Yet, it is the responsibility of each of us to obey the law,” Paul said. It is people who should have the awareness,” she said.
Kolkata: State urban development and municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul and BJP MLA from Sonarpur Dakshin Roopa Ganguly took to social media last night, expressing their grievances against noise pollution on Kali Puja . The administration can enforce the law and, if required, take strict action. But no social change can be lasting without voluntary cooperation and awareness among the public. When the govt acts firmly, those steps too often face criticism. “That celebrations should not turn out to cause inconvenience to others should always be kept in mind. We should not blame the administration always.
Earlier, Ganguly sought help from Kolkata Police to curb the menace and Paul hit the streets, moving around with cops in a police van to take stock of the situation at night.