Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visits Navanir home on Durga Puja

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 6 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday visited the Durga Puja pandal at Navanir Home for the aged in Regent Park, Kolkata. Participating in the festivities, she sang a song for the residents.
Speaking on the occasion, she said, "You all know why I come here. The reason is that I find my own mother in all of you. I always say no home can run without a mother. From the old came the new."
The Bengal CM also inaugurated the Alipore Bodyguard Line Durga Puja. Before singing, she mentioned, "I will only sing one line as my voice is strained from all the talking while inaugurating so many Durga pandals."
Earlier in the week, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Durga Puja celebrations at Jodhpur Park, where she extended her best wishes for everyone's well-being. In her address following the inauguration she spoke about the importance of unity across all religions, castes, and languages.

"I wish Maa (Goddess Durga) keeps everyone healthy. We accept all religions, castes, and languages. Take care of everyone during the puja, and stay with your family. The administration is with you, but you should also support us," she said.
Banerjee reflected on her long-standing connection with the local community. "I have come here through ups and downs, through many sorrows and struggles. I know the meaning of struggle," she remarked.
She also commended Jodhpur Park's creativity during the festivities. "They always bring something new, creating through innovation and a flurry of activity," she said, while reminding the public to exercise caution during the celebrations.
Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava, is a major Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of Goddess Durga. It symbolises the triumph of good over evil, as Goddess Durga vanquished the demon Mahishasura. The festival typically lasts 10 days (Navaratri), with the main celebrations occurring during the last four days (Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Vijayadashami). (ANI)