7 Sept 2026
West Bengal Durga Puja 2026: Liquor ban on Ashtami, DJ curbs and a culture war over fish and meat
West Bengal is gearing up for its first Durga Puja under the BJP government. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced big changes: DJs are banned on Ashtami, each puja committee gets a Rs 1 lakh grant, and early inaugurations are not allowed. Meanwhile, a separate argument over serving fish and meat is taking attention away from the celebrations.
Key Statutory Highlights
- West Bengal's first Durga Puja under the BJP government will see banning of DJs on Ashtami.
- Puja committees will get a Rs 1 lakh grant, and early inaugurations are barred.
- A separate controversy over non-vegetarian food is threatening to overshadow the festival.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you manage a puja committee, wait for the official government order to understand the full rules on the DJ ban, grant claim, and inauguration timing.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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