Chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s initiative of holding the Durga Puja Carnival on Red Road has gained more significance after the Durga Puja being declared an intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.
The Congress leadership today questioned why only MLAs from the ruling party have been invited to the state-organised Durga Puja Carnival.
A joint team of Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the West Burdwan district civil administration visited the venue for the final inspection ahead of the Durga Puja Carnival in Asansol, today.
Over 70 prominent community pujas put up a dazzling show on Friday at Red Road, projecting an array of themes and artwork on colourful tableaux during the annual carnival.
The special lighting installation turned the Red Road into a land of fairy tale.
"Three fire tenders were rushed to spot. The fire has been put out without any injury or major damage to property," the official added.
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