Suvendu Apologises over ‘Distorted’ Durga Image in Govt ad, Says Agency Cautioned

Suvendu apologises over 'distorted' Durga image in govt ad

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday, September 7, apologised for a government advertisement carrying a “distorted” image of Goddess Durga with 11 arms instead of the traditional 10, seeking to put an end to the controversy that erupted over the depiction. Addressing a coordination meeting with Durga Puja committees at the Milan … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics…

'I apologise': Bengal CM Adhikari after govt ad sparks row over 'distorted' Durga image

"First of all, as the chief minister of the state, I apologise. A defective advertisement was published this morning. I apologise for that. Those who issued the defective advertisement have been cautioned. The government will be more careful about such matters in future," he said. The advertisement was issued to announce the meeting organised by Kolkata Police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation in collaboration with state information and cultural…

Bengal govt ad shows Durga with 11 hands, draws flak from TMC, CPI(M) - What did BJP's Shamik Bhattacharya say?

A controversy erupted on Monday after an advertisement shared by the West Bengal government showcased Goddess Durga with 11 arms. It was an advertisement for a meeting with the puja committees, which was expected to see CM Suvendu Adhikari in attendance.

Suvendu apologises over ‘distorted’ Durga image in govt ad, says agency cautioned

Kolkata, Sep 7 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday apologised for a government advertisement carrying a “distorted” image of Goddess Durga with 11 arms instead of the traditional 10, seeking to put an end to the controversy that erupted over the depiction. Addressing a coordination meeting with Durga Puja committees at the […]

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari seeks apology for govt ad showing Ma Durga with 11 arms

The error quickly turned into a political flashpoint, with the Trinamool Congress taking aim at the BJP-led government.

Suvendu apologises after 11-armed Durga on Bengal government ad stokes row

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