West Bengal CM defends ‘godman’ who sought to avoid meat during Durga Puja
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed Kolkata police to arrest people who burned photographs of Dhirendra Shastri, a self‑styled godman and head priest of Bagheswar dham, after Shastri criticized the region’s meat‑free Durga Puja traditions. The incident sparked protests outside Bhawanipore police station, prompting the CM to defend the religious leader and take action against the demonstrators. The case highlights tensions between religious leaders and local customs during the festival. QUOTE: "He never imposed" — Deccan Herald
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 67% left, 33% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Federal, The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
Sources
- Suvendu Adhikari accuses Left, TMC of undermining Bengali Hindu traditions — The Federal (left-leaning)
- 'He never imposed': CM Suvendu orders arrest over Bageshwar Baba's photo burning amid Durga Puja food row — Deccan Herald (center)
- West Bengal CM defends ‘godman’ who sought to avoid meat during Durga Puja — The Hindu (left-leaning)