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Bengal Government Allocates Funds for Rath Yatra, Durga Puja
The government of West Bengal has announced a grant of Rs 5 lakh for Rath Yatra organizers, exceeding the allocation for Durga Puja. This move has drawn attention, with some outlets noting the state's adoption of a new festival for patronage. Meanwhile, the Odisha Chief Minister has invited Padma awardees to the state's Rath Yatra event.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 1 · Right 1 n = 3
- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (1): The New Indian Express
- Right (1): India Today