# West Bengal Durga Puja funding and regulation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-bengal-durga-puja-funding-and-regulation
> Updated: 2026-09-29T05:06:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In West Bengal, discussions regarding the funding and regulation of Durga Puja festivities have emerged. Several major committees in the Durgapur and Bardhaman industrial regions announced they would decline a 100,000 rupee government grant. This decision followed a request from Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari to allow funds to be redirected toward smaller, less resourceful organizers. While some committees in Purulia indicated the grant would be beneficial due to local economic hardships, others expressed a desire to see the money used for public welfare.

Subsequently, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh announced that the government would take immediate action against those illegally collecting money under the guise of the festival. Ghosh emphasized that the administration would not permit corruption or arbitrary behavior during the celebrations.

## Claims

- The government will take immediate action against illegal money collection during Durga Puja. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Providing Z+ security to Abhishek Banerjee is an insult to the administration given the corruption allegations against him. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The issue regarding the TMC symbol is currently pending in court under the supervision of the Election Commission. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Dilip Ghosh warns of action against illegal Durga Puja collections

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh warned of action against illegal money collection during Durga Puja and criticized the request for Z+ security for Abhishek Banerjee.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dilip-ghosh-warns-of-action-against-illegal-durga-puja-collections

### 2026-09-09: Durga Puja committees decline government grants in West Bengal

Major Durga Puja committees in West Bengal's industrial belts are declining 100,000 rupee government grants following a request from Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari to support smaller organizers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/durga-puja-committees-decline-government-grants-in-west-bengal

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