A woman carrying miniature idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Saraswati in a basket as she waits in a queue to offer prayer at Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the occasion of ‘Poila Boishakh’ (Bengali New Year), West Bengal, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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A Bengali nationalist organisation on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) alleged that the Election Commission (EC) has not permitted it to take out a procession on the occasion of Bengali New Year, describing it as a “grave assault” on the pride and culture of the community.
‘Bangla Pokkho’, however, announced that a rally would be taken out in the evening of April 15 to celebrate ‘Nabobarsho’ (New Year) in the southern parts of the city, defying the EC’s denial.
Published – April 15, 2026 04:19 pm IST