West Bengal: Left parties allege attacks on Durga Puja bookstalls
Left-wing political parties in West Bengal have alleged that their bookstalls at Durga Puja pandals were targeted and vandalized. The dispute has escalated into a legal matter involving the Calcutta High Court.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political polarization and tensions regarding public space and cultural events in West Bengal.
West Bengal: Left parties allege attacks on Durga Puja bookstalls left https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/57f2b4/article71603747.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Bengal.jpg A controversy over bookstalls at Durga Puja pandals has intensified political tensions in West Bengal. Left parties, including the CPI(M), CPI(ML) Liberation and SUCI(C), have alleged that their stalls were denied permission, vandalised or targeted at several locations. BFjMGuZ0 West Bengal: Left parties allege attacks on Durga Puja bookstalls A controversy over bookstalls at Durga Puja pandals has intensified political tensions in West Bengal.
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