West Bengal Bans Alcohol Sales and DJ Music During Durga Puja

The West Bengal government has introduced new regulations for the upcoming Durga Puja festival, including a ban on liquor sales on Maha Ashtami and restrictions on DJ performances. Officials aim to maintain public order and preserve the traditional character of the religious celebrations.

7 Sept, 13:33 — 7 Sept, 15:24

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The announcement follows growing concerns over public disorder and commercialization during recent festival seasons, prompting state authorities to enforce stricter cultural guidelines. By restricting alcohol sales on Maha Ashtami and banning DJ performances, officials aim to restore the traditional, devotional focus of Durga Puja while managing crowd safety and religious sentiments. This intervention underscores the government's proactive stance in regulating mass celebrations to align with cultural preservation goals.

Key entitiesSuvendu Adhikari West Bengal Government Durga Puja Committees Milan Mela Prangan

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

Bengal govt bans liquor sales on Maha Ashtami, DJ music during Durga Puja

Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari made the announcements on Monday at a coordination meeting with Durga Puja committees at Milan Mela Prangan. The measures are aimed at ensuring that celebrations remain peaceful and orderly. All liquor shops and bars across the state will remain closed on Maha Ashtami, when devotees offer anjali to Goddess Durga.

By RAJEEV SINGH

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indian-expressMostly Factual1h ago

No liquor sale on Maha Asthami, no DJs, roadblocks: BJP government in Bengal outlines new Puja rules

By Atri Mitra

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Bars, liquor shops to remain shut, no DJ on Maha Ashtami in Bengal: CM Suvendu

While announcing the bans, Suvendu Adhikari urged Puja committees to ensure that their pandals and themes do not hurt religious sentiments of Sanatan Dharma.

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First report: hindustan-times · 7 Sept, 13:33|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h

hindustan-times7 Sept, 13:33First to report

Bars, liquor shops to remain shut, no DJ on Maha Ashtami in Bengal: CM Suvendu

Times of India7 Sept, 13:44

Bengal govt bans liquor sales on Maha Ashtami, DJ music during Durga Puja

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indian-express7 Sept, 15:24Latest update

West Bengal Bans Alcohol Sales and DJ Music During Durga Puja

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Bengal govt bans liquor sales on Maha Ashtami, DJ music during Durga Puja

No liquor sale on Maha Asthami, no DJs, roadblocks: BJP government in Bengal outlines new Puja rules

Bars, liquor shops to remain shut, no DJ on Maha Ashtami in Bengal: CM Suvendu

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Bars, liquor shops to remain shut, no DJ on Maha Ashtami in Bengal: CM Suvendu

Bengal govt bans liquor sales on Maha Ashtami, DJ music during Durga Puja

No liquor sale on Maha Asthami, no DJs, roadblocks: BJP government in Bengal outlines new Puja rules

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