Kolkata, Sept. 21 -- Leader of Opposition in West Bengal and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked Hindu traditions by inaugurating Durga Puja pandals during Pitru Paksha.

Pitru Paksha is a 15 or 16-day period in the Hindu lunar calendar dedicated to honouring ancestors, known as Pitrs, through rituals and food offerings called Shraddha.

Speaking to reporters, Adhikari said, "This is an attack on Hindu traditions. Today is the last day of Pitru Paksha. No auspicious work is done during Pitru Paksha." He alleged that Banerjee was trying to exploit religious sentiments for political gains with elections six months away."

The BJP leader also claimed that Banerjee's administration had ...