Politics of change at the pandals
West Bengalโs first Durga Puja under the BJP government reflects a political shift, with changes in puja committee leadership, themes and a growing emphasis on religious traditions. Shiv Sahay Singh and Shrabana Chatterjee explore the festivities โ from debates over food and cultural identity to restrictions on public spaces โ to reveal how the new regime is reshaping the Stateโs political and cultural landscape