Kolkata, Oct 3, 2025

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of spoiling the festive mood in the state on the occasion of Vijayadashmi on Thursday by unilaterally releasing a huge quantity of water from its dams without giving prior intimation to the West Bengal government.

Chief Minister Banerjee said that the occasion of Vijayadashmi marks the close of Durga Puja, which was a time for joy, cheer, and renewed hope.

Yet, she claimed, instead of allowing the people of West Bengal to conclude the festival in peace, the DVC authorities released 65,000 cusecs of water without any prior notice to the state.

“This reckless act is nothing short of an attempt to inflict misery during our sacred festivities,” the Chief Minister stated on Friday afte

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