Bengal Declares Public Holiday On Ram Navami, BJP's "Blue With Rage" Jibe
NDTV
West Bengal witnessed incidents of violence during Ram Navami processions last few years, sparking political blame games.
Ram Navami on April 18 this year has been declared a public holiday in West Bengal. The move came "too late", said BJP, claiming Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wants to "redeem her anti-Hindu image".
Durga Puja, Kali Puja and Saraswati Puja - the major festivals in West Bengal - have been public holidays in the state with Ram Navami being the latest addition. The state witnessed incidents of violence during Ram Navami processions last few years, sparking political blame games.
The move comes before the announcement of the national elections, which is expected to be a direct contest between the BJP and Ms Banerjee's Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.
