Darjeeling MP demands local administration of Siliguri to allow conduct of 'Chhat Puja"

SILIGURI: MP Raju Bista on Wednesday bought attention to the denial of permission for organizing Chhat puja at several places in Siliguri. Bista informed that he has been receiving complaints from various quarters regarding the denial of permission for organizing Chhat Puja. The last moment denial, Bista said.

Raju Bista in a press statement said, “Across India, responsible governments have made prior arrangements for conducting the puja and communicated with the people regarding the places where the Puja can be held and the protocols to be followed.

However, in Siliguri, the administration has resorted to denying permission at the last moment, even when people themselves are willing to make their own arrangements, the TMC Government and Siliguri Municipal Corporation officials are depriving them of their rights to worship and religious practice.

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The MP appealed to the local administration and SMC officials to make adequate provisions for organizing the Puja at designated locations. He further urged that prior arrangements be made and communicated to the public in advance in the future as well, so that there is no confusion and last minute panic situation.

To all the devotees and people celebrating Chhat Puja, have been requested to strictly follow the COVID-19 protocols and social distancing norms as laid down by the Calcutta High Court during the celebrations.

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