The pandemic protocol should not be violated during Durga Puja, says Bengal CM

Cautioning the people about the rising number of Covid-19 infections in the state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that the pandemic protocol should not be broken during the coming Durga Puja.

She said that the entrance and the exit should be made open and airy and the pandal hoppers should avoid jostling and maintain proper physical distancing.

“People should go shopping. The shops will remain open. But while shopping for the pujas people should not forget about the protocol. She was speaking at an administrative meeting at Kharagpur and asked the police to disburse the one time grant of Rs 50,000 to each puja committee in West Midnapore district.

“Police must ensure that all the puja committees in the district get the grant. I have entrusted you (police) to disburse the money but not the panchayat department or my party. Do not listen to what a panchayat member tells you about the grant.

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News source: Hindustan Times

Update by Bidisha Roy Choudhury