Howrah, March 13 -- West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday criticized the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government for reportedly banning Holi celebrations at Santiniketan's Sonajhuri Haat, accusing the police of divisive and appeasement politics.

West Bengal government has reportedly imposed a ban on Holi celebrations in Santiniketan Sonajhuri Haat to preserve greenery.

Visuals from the area show a banner stating that the region is a protected forest area, where playing Holi, parking cars, videography, and flying drones are prohibited.

Speaking to media, Adhikari said the ban isn't limited to one area and added that the Birbhum Additional SP ordered that Holi celebrations in Santiniketan should end by 10 am due to...