Durga Puja displays spirit of unity, cultural vibrancy: PM

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday joined Durga Puja celebrations at Delhi’s Chittaranjan Park and described the festivities as a logo of “unity and cultural vibrancy”.

Marking the event of Maha Ashtami, Mr. Modi provided prayers on the historic Kali Mandir and visited the neighbourhood’s iconic Durga Pujas organised by the C.R. Park Kali Mandir Society. In a submit on X, shared in each Bengali and English, he mentioned he prayed for the happiness and well-being of all. “Today, on the auspicious event of Maha Ashtami, I went to Delhi’s Chittaranjan Park to participate within the Durga Puja celebrations. Chittaranjan Park is thought for its sturdy affiliation with Bengali tradition. The celebrations really mirror the spirit of unity and cultural vibrancy in our society. Prayed for everybody’s happiness and well-being,” he mentioned.

Mr. Modi was accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and a number of other BJP MPs and MLAs.

“PM Modi provided prayers right here in C.R. Park for everybody, and took blessings,” mentioned New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj.

In anticipation of the PM’s go to, a number of safety preparations had been put in place at C.R. Park.

Prodip Ganguly, vice-president of the Kali Mandir Society, mentioned the PM’s go to to the temple was a “matter of pleasure”.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn’t simply go to the temple, but in addition participated within the puja in line with Bengali rituals on the day of Maha Ashtami. We had been honoured,” added Mr. Ganguly. This yr, three of the most important Durga Puja pandals of C.R. Park are celebrating their golden jubilees.