Tripura School Teacher Makes Lord Ganesha Idol With Syringes

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Amid the rise in the usage of drugs among youngsters, the school teacher came up with the idea to make a Lord Ganesha idol with syringes.

A government school teacher in Tripura has made a Lord Ganesha idol with syringes to mark Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Samiran Dey aims to spread awareness against drug abuse in the state.

Mr Dey, who has been making idols for the last 25 years, tries to deliver a social message through his work.

Amid the rise in the usage of drugs among youngsters, Mr Dey came up with the idea to make a Lord Ganesha idol with syringes. 

The school teacher has added the text “Say No to Drugs” to the idol.