Mamata Banerjee hikes grants to Durga Puja committees, urges support for migrants ‘harassed in other states’
In a significant political and cultural announcement ahead of West Bengal’s most celebrated festival, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared a substantial hike in state grants to Durga Puja committees while simultaneously issuing a strong appeal to safeguard the dignity and livelihood of Bengali migrant workers facing “harassment and exploitation” in other Indian states. The announcement…