West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Defends Durga Puja Carnival Amid North Bengal Disaster, Visits Injured BJP MP

Oct 07, 2025 09:09 pm CST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee defended holding Durga Puja carnival despite north Bengal's flood disaster and made a courtesy visit to injured BJP MP Khagen Murmu, while political tensions escalate over disaster response and alleged attacks on opposition leaders. The Chief Minister promised support for affected families while facing criticism from BJP leadership over priorities and law enforcement.