'Every corner of world but Bengal': State government's new tourism ad gets trolled
The West Bengal government's tourism advertisement has faced criticism for not featuring any landmark or attraction unique to Bengal. The ad, unveiled by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, showcased landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Pyramids, leaving out symbols of Bengal like the Howrah Bridge and the Sundarbans. Netizens lambasted the ad, calling it tacky, trashy, and generic.
Critics argued that the ad should focus on showcasing Bengal's unique cultural diversity, natural wonders, and heritage. The ad's tagline, "Where India feels different," was also deemed uninspired and comparable to that of an amusement park or residential project. One user requested the CM to create a fresh, Bengal-centric campaign that highlights the state's mountains, forests, rivers, coastline, heritage, literature, music, cuisine, and festivals.
The user emphasized that Bengal itself is the advertisement, and doesn't require borrowed landmarks to attract tourists.
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