Mahalaya Magic in West Bengal: Double-Engine Governance Creates History
West Bengal witnessed an unprecedented spectacle on Mahalaya as the state government organised a massive Durga Puja event at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, drawing an estimated 40,000 people. Hailed by supporters as a striking demonstration of the ‘double-engine government’ model, the grand celebration marked the BJP government’s first Durga Puja event in the state since coming to power, capturing attention across Bengal.