CM Suvendu Adhikari at the inauguration of a Durga Puja in Nadia on Tuesday
He announced a Campa Cola project in Haringhata and said he would attend its foundation-stone-laying ceremony on Oct 28. At the three places, Adhikari mentioned that 12,400 new Durga Puja permissions have been granted this year, taking the total number of pujas across the state to 57,400, compared with 45,000 last year. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
Kolkata/Kalyani: CM Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday called for caution against attempts by “charpokas” (bedbugs) and “arsolas” (cockroaches) to “weaken the nation” and exhorted people to support PM Narendra Modi , who has been trying to ensure the country’s unity and security. The CM also warned people to stay alert against “anti-national” activities taking place across the country. Everyone should come together and strengthen the hands of PM Modi,” he said. Reiterating that “anti-national cockroaches and bedbugs roaming around should be cleared out”, Adhikari asked for the smooth conduct of Jagaddhatri Puja in Krishnanagar and Raas festival in Santipur.
Speaking at the inauguration of Gandhi Palli Vivekananda Sporting Club Durga Puja in Bongaon, Adhikari stressed the need to strengthen the bond between religion, culture and tradition. “Many bedbugs and cockroaches within the country are trying to weaken it… some Dimagi Naxals are raising anti-national slogans, demanding freedom for Kashmir. People should also stay alert against them. The CM also inaugurated two pujas at Kalyani and Ranaghat. Adhikari inspected the proposed greenfield airport site in Kalyani from a helicopter, accompanied by the Nadia DM and Ranaghat police chief. The CM stressed the need to expand religious tourism in Nadia and preserve the district’s historical heritage. He also spoke of a proposed pilgrimage circuit linking Mayapur-Nabadwip with Tarapith, Tarakeswar, Kalighat and Dakshineswar. Download the TOI App.
Stern measures were being taken to stop border infiltration, the CM said, questioning the role of previous govts over Citizenship Amendment Act and border security. They also failed to give enough importance to stop illegal infiltration,” he said. “The previous govts did not give CAA, SC certificates to Hindu people who came to our state for shelter.