Mamata directs no Durga Idol Immersion On Muharram

Team Udayavani, Aug 24, 2017, 10:38 AM IST

Kolkatta: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressing a large gathering which comprised of Durga Puja organisers, leaders of the Muslim community and other religions told that Durga idol immersions which is set for September 30 after the four-day Puja festival ends, would be allowed only till 6 pm on that day and would resume on October 2, after Muharram.

“Some people will try to create trouble on Hindu-Muslim grounds. Every religion is ours. But if there is a problem while a procession is passing a puja pandal, we will all be affected,” Ms Banerjee said.

Around 9:30 pm, Ms Banerjee tweeted clarifying that Durga immersions would be suspended only on Muharram day, not the previous evening.

This year Durga Puja & Muharram fall on the same day. Except for a 24 hour period on the day of Muharram… 1/2

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 23, 2017

… Immersions can take place on October 2, 3 and 4… 2/2

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 23, 2017