CM Suvendu Adhikari meets local residents at a Seva Setu camp at Bhowanipore’s Jai Hind Bhavan on Saturday
Kolkata: The city will witness a mega spectacle in the sky on Mahalaya, with 3,000 drones to be flown as part of commencing Durga Puja festivities, CM Suvendu Adhikari said on Saturday. On Mahalaya, we will welcome Goddess Durga as she will arrive in the sky with 3,000 drones,” he said.
Speaking at the 100th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar organised by Bani Chakra at Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Adhikari said a grand event was set to take place at Eden Gardens. From Darjeeling to Purulia, various artists will also be present,” he said. Adhikari said state govt will also celebrate the birth anniversary of Uttam Kumar in a grand way. “Mahanayak’s birthday will be celebrated every year with joy, with music and with immense respect,” he said.
“Everyone, please come to Eden Gardens on Mahalaya, we are welcoming Goddess Durga in a grand way. We are trying to unite the artists of Bengal. Conch shells will be blown and dhaks will be played across the entire ground. Chhau dance will also take place. “We are not doing the carnival.
The CM stressed that state govt will not be organising the carnival, which used to be held till last year.