Kolkata, Nov. 11 -- The Mamata All India Trinamool Congress (MAITC) on Wednesday questioned the BJP's commitment to protecting Hindu traditions and religious sentiments after a Kali Puja committee in Kalighat was allegedly forced to dismantle its pandal despite complying with Kolkata Police guidelines.
In a post on X, the party said Kalighat Bidyut Sangha, located in Kalighat Patuapara, had submitted all necessary declarations, attended multiple meetings and constructed its Kali Puja 2026 pandal in accordance with the guidelines communicated by Kolkata Police.
The committee had maintained the prescribed dimensions of 9 ft x 12 ft to facilitate the immersion procession of Kali Maa at Keoratala Mahashashan.
However, MAITC alleged that the committee was instructed to dismantle the pandal at the eleventh hour. Despite explaining its long-standing traditional rituals, members were compelled to bring down the structure before completing their ceremonies.
The party questioned why the BJP, which frequently speaks about protecting Hindu traditions, had not addressed the issue. It asked whether safeguarding religious sentiments was merely a political slogan or also meant standing up for the traditions and dignity of ordinary devotees.
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