CM Suvendu joins Rath Yatra in Kolkata; several BJP leaders join festivities
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and other BJP leaders participated in Rath Yatra festivities across the state, emphasizing the government's support for the religious event. During the celebrations, Adhikari announced that ISKCON would take over the management of mid-day meals in Kolkata schools to improve nutrition and reduce corruption.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of religious festivals and state policy in West Bengal, particularly regarding the controversial shift in mid-day meal management and the political competition over cultural patronage.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday (July 16) participated in Rath Yatra festivities. Several other top Bharatiya Janta Party leaders also joined the festival across the State.
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