Kolkata, Sept. 17 -- Vowing to ensure that none is devoid of the festivities during this Durga Puja, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said, "Although #COVID19 has restricted how we celebrate festivals, we shall not allow it to dampen the spirit of this Durga Puja."

Taking to her twitter handle on the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, Ms Banerjee said, " On the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya,I extend my warm regards to one & all. "

" Although #COVID19 has restricted how we celebrate festivals, we shall not allow it to dampen the spirit of this Durga Puja, " she added.

" To this end & to lighten up every home,I undertake #MahalayaProtishruti, " she stated.

" As a part of this pledge, I vow to ensure that this Durga Pujo, no ...