Kolkata, Oct. 25 -- In the wake of the deadly crowd crush at a Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata's Chorebagan, the West Bengal government has decided against having any VIP gate at the popular Boro Maa Kali Puja in Naihati this year.
The move is aimed at ensuring the safety of devotees expected to gather in large numbers for the annual festival.
With Kali Puja 2026 approaching, the Boro Maa shrine in Naihati, North 24-Parganas, is gearing up to receive lakhs of devotees. The puja is among the region's biggest religious attractions, drawing people from across Bengal and beyond to offer prayers and catch a glimpse of the towering idol of the presiding deity.
Transport Minister Arjun Singh visited the Boro Maa temple and the immersion ghat...