Calcutta HC slams Mamata Banerjee over Durga Puja-Muharram

Another controversy strikes as HC slams Mamata Banerjee on the guidelines issued by her, over restriction of idol immersion, on the day of Muharram. Mamata said earlier that to avoid any problematic situation arising from celebration of both festivals at the same time guidelines have been issued.

The high court asked the state not to divide communities on religious lines. The Mamata Banerjee-led government had issued a notification prohibiting Durga idol immersion between September 30 and October 1 on account of Muharram, observed by Muslims as a day of mourning. The immersion could continue on October 2.

"Why can't two communities celebrate together? When you (state government) are firm there is communal harmony in the state, why are you creating communal distinction between the two? Let them live in harmony. Do not create a line between them. Let them live together," the court observed.