Namaz can be offered freely in Bengal, but court approval needed to organise pujas: Nitin Nabin

Alleging that "double standards" were prevailing successful West Bengal implicit permissions for spiritual activities, BJP main Nitin Nabin connected Wednesday (March 25, 2026) claimed that portion namaz tin beryllium offered freely successful the State, tribunal support is needed to organise pujas oregon erect pandals.

Speaking to reporters aft offering prayers astatine the Dakshineswar Temple connected the outskirts of Kolkata, Mr. Nabin said the concern was "unfortunate".

"Here, determination is support to connection namaz, but to execute puja and erect pandals, 1 has to question support from the High Court," helium claimed.

Mr. Nabin said helium prayed to Goddess Kali for the happiness, bid and prosperity of the radical of the State.

"I offered puja astatine Dakshineswar and sought the blessings of the goddess for the well-being of the radical of the authorities and for gathering a 'Viksit Bengal' and 'Sonar Bangla'," helium said.