Bengal govt ad shows Durga with 11 hands, draws flak from TMC, CPI(M) - What did BJP's Shamik Bhattacharya say?
A controversy erupted on Monday after an advertisement shared by the West Bengal government showcased Goddess Durga with 11 arms. It was an advertisement for a meeting with the puja committees, which was expected to see CM Suvendu Adhikari in attendance.
The West Bengal government's advertisement for Durga Puja has sparked controversy after featuring Goddess Durga with 11 arms instead of her traditional 10. Opposition parties, including the TMC and CPI(M), have criticized the ad, with BJP state president Shamik Bhattacharya offering a brief reaction.
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