Preserving Harmony: Mamata Banerjee's Push for Religious Site Restoration

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee celebrates Maha Shivaratri by highlighting her government's 15-year efforts to maintain religious harmony through temple renovations in West Bengal. Significant projects include Jalpes Temple's skywalk and a Mahakal statue. Political reactions to her announcements reveal tensions as elections approach.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has commemorated Maha Shivaratri by emphasizing her government's dedication to preserving religious harmony over the past 15 years through the renovation of places of worship across the state.

Banerjee highlighted significant restoration projects, including the construction of a skywalk at the renowned Jalpes Temple in Jalpaiguri and the establishment of the Tarakeswar Development Authority, which focuses on improving infrastructure around the Tarakeswar Temple.

Despite Banerjee's efforts, political figures like Congress's Adhir Chowdhury and BJP's Sukanta Majumdar have critiqued her initiatives, highlighting issues like employment and industrial growth ahead of upcoming state elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)