Bengal government apologises after Durga image in ad shows 11 arms
By United One News · AI-generated summary of 3 outlets' reporting
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: A government advertisement in West Bengal depicting the goddess Durga with eleven arms sparked criticism from opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress. The ad, which was released by the BJP‑ruled state, portrayed Durga with five hands on her left, four on her right and two holding a trident. The controversy prompted Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to issue an apology for the error.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 34% center, 33% right.
How each side framed it
CM apologises after West Bengal government advertisement depicts Durga with 11 hands instead of 10
TMC slams Bengal govt over ‘11-armed’ Durga image in ad; CM Suvendu apologises
WB Govt Ad Shows Goddess Durga With 11 Hands, CM Apologises
Timeline
First reported by Deccan Chronicle on ; 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- WB Govt Ad Shows Goddess Durga With 11 Hands, CM Apologises — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- TMC slams Bengal govt over ‘11-armed’ Durga image in ad; CM Suvendu apologises — The New Indian Express (center) ·
- CM apologises after West Bengal government advertisement depicts Durga with 11 hands instead of 10 — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·