Kolkata, Oct. 3 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today charged the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) with creating a man-made disaster by releasing 65,000 cusecs of water and putting millions of lives in peril during the festive season.
She said it was a "manufactured disaster" after the DVC released 65,000 cusecs of water on Bijoya Dashami without prior notice to the state. In a post on X, Banerjee said the sudden discharge endangered millions of lives during the Durga Puja festivities. She described the move as "reckless" and "unacceptable," accusing the Central agency of disrupting peace and placing Bengal at high risk.
"Bijoya Dashami marks the close of Durga Puja, a time for joy, cheer and renewed hope. Yet instead of all...