The West Bengal government faces a political backlash after an advertisement shared by it depicts Goddess Durga with 11 hands. The ad is linked to a meeting with Durga puja committees, where Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari was expected to attend.
The controversy draws criticism from parties including the TMC and CPI(M). NDTV reports that Adhikari responds by apologising for what he calls a wrong government advertisement, saying Durga was depicted with 11 hands instead of 10. He adds that officials have been warned and that the government will be more careful going forward. Mint similarly describes how the ad is criticised after it circulates publicly as flak grows across political lines.
While outlets agree on the depiction and the political reaction, they differ in focus: NDTV highlights Adhikari’s apology and warning to officials, whereas Mint centres on the sequence of criticism and the stated purpose of the advertisement inviting puja committees.
