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BJP slams Didi for Santiniketan ‘Holi ban’, TMC denies any such prohibition

IndiaTimes Thursday, 13 March 2025
The BJP criticized the TMC-led West Bengal government for allegedly banning Holi celebrations at Santiniketan, accusing CM Mamata Banerjee of appeasement politics. They urged Hindus to celebrate without fear. The state government clarified that there was no ban, but rather a request for environmental caution in protected areas. The BJP claimed the move was politically motivated.
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