Siliguri, Oct. 15 -- BJP MP Raju Bista on Thursday said that the 2026 Durga Puja in West Bengal was even more special, claiming that anti-national, anti-social and anti-West Bengal mentalities had been defeated.

Conveying his greetings on the occasion, Bista linked the significance of this year's celebrations to what he described as the defeat of forces opposed to the welfare of the state and said the festival reflected Bengal's cultural identity and traditions.

"First of all, many congratulations on Durga Puja, and the Durga Puja of West Bengal in 2026 is even more special. Large pandals, with new zeal and enthusiasm, and these pandals are not just for entertainment; this is the culture of West Bengal, our identity, our introduction. I...