Bengal's Durga Puja Restrictions: A Double Edged Sword for Civic Harmony The West Bengal government has announced restrictions on liquor sales, DJ music, and road usage during the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations.
The measures aim to maintain public order and protect religious sentiments, but they also raise questions about individual freedoms.
One of the most notable restrictions is the ban on liquor sales on Maha Ashtami, when devotees offer anjali to Goddess Durga.