Kolkata, Oct. 13 -- A Chandi Path organised by the Republican Party of India outside the CPI(M)'s state headquarters on Alimuddin Street in Kolkata on Tuesday triggered a war of words, with the organisers claiming that the religious recitation was intended to bring about a change of heart among Left leaders.
The programme, which began at 9 am, was organised on a makeshift stage opposite the Muzaffar Ahmad Bhavan, the CPI(M)'s state headquarters. Several participants, describing themselves as Sanatan Hindus, performed the Chandi Path through loudspeakers, claiming that "the sacred verses would help free the Left leaders of their sins".
"We are reciting the sacred mantras of Sri Sri Chandi through loudspeakers close to their ears to help th...