Among the protests over the RG tax scandal, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed to get back to the puja. A’return to festival’ was demanded in his speech on September 9. There is just one month remaining. Next October 9 is Durga Bodhan. Not only is it a religious celebration, but it is also the largest celebration in West Bengal, eagerly anticipated by merchants of all stripes. The complete business floor for the upcoming year is gauged during this time. In Kolkata markets, the shopping season typically begins in July. There are now two Sundays in September. Not much could be gained by tiny traders from Hatibagan to Gariahat.
But there’s no shopping at all? Are Tolly Para’s big and small screen stars truly not buying Pujo? Actress Sholanki Roy would rather not consider Pooja shopping at this time. He stated, “There once was a time when clothing was only purchased during Paila Baishakh and Puja throughout the entire year. Nowadays, people buy all year long. However, Puja buying is a habit. Not at this moment. Not in the mood to shop.According to actress Swastika Dutt, her home hasn’t really started getting ready for Puja yet this time. “These days, I don’t buy anything separately for Puja,” adds Swastika. All of this is done for work-related purposes throughout the year. Nonetheless, family shopping is a must. This time, my parents have also forbade me from purchasing anything for them. This time, there isn’t really a puja in our family. Ushsi Chakraborty declared, “I have absolutely no desire to shop. Long in advance was even arranged an outing during Puja. Whether or not I go there is up in the air. A mindset does not exist. “Everywhere, there’s an attempt to bring things back to how they were,” he declared. But it’s still a month till Puja.I have no idea how things will turn out in the coming days. As it is, I will respond appropriately.
According to Sanghasree Singh, continuing the protest also requires leading a regular life. “There is no protest on an empty stomach,” the actress declared. It’s true that we ought to all consider the little vendors who offer leaf tips and glass bracelets. These two months will determine their next 10 months. Consequently, I’m going shopping.” The Bengali only gets together with his extended family during this one-time every year. Sanghashree stated, “My in-laws’ place is where we celebrate Durga Puja. There are guidelines. Family members should receive gifts. They have to be distributed. In accordance with the ceremony, I also have to be there on the day of puja. Shopping will therefore take place.However, that does not imply we overlook what transpired one month prior. Protesting for demands and taking to the streets to demand justice will not stop.
“I don’t see any enthusiasm for Puja in myself or in the people around me,” actor Rohan Bhattacharya stated. no inclination to go shopping. There will be puja, though. Perhaps there won’t be the same fervour as when the puja is performed. There are numerous livelihoods at stake. That is something to consider. But if someone wants to, they can go back to the festival.” According to Rohan, there is no way to get back the life of the doctor-student who was murdered in the RG tax case. But a lot more lives may have been lost if not for this demonstration. So there’s a unique need for this demonstration. Let everyone else voice their objections.
The actor Saurabh Das declared, “Pooja could occur.” But the protest will go on as long as justice is not served. I haven’t actually thought about shopping yet.”
