CM: 3,000 drones to fly for Maa Durga’s grand welcome

Kolkata: The city will witness a mega spectacle in the sky on Mahalaya, with 3,000 drones to be flown as part of commencing Durga Puja festivities, CM Suvendu Adhikari said on Saturday.Speaking at the 100th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar organised by Bani Chakra at Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Adhikari said a grand event was set to take place at Eden Gardens.“Everyone, please come to Eden Gardens on Mahalaya, we are welcoming Goddess Durga in a grand way. We are trying to unite the artists of Bengal. Conch shells will be blown and dhaks will be played across the entire ground. Chhau dance will also take place. From Darjeeling to Purulia, various artists will also be present,” he said.The CM stressed that state govt will not be organising the carnival, which used to be held till last year. “We are not doing the carnival. On Mahalaya, we will welcome Goddess Durga as she will arrive in the sky with 3,000 drones,” he said.Adhikari said state govt will also celebrate the birth anniversary of Uttam Kumar in a grand way. “Mahanayak’s birthday will be celebrated every year with joy, with music and with immense respect,” he said.Adhikari lauded Bani Chakra for working to flourish the talents of the young generation. “Your eight centres are there with 8,000 students and 250 teachers. We will make specific planning on how our I&CA dept can jointly work with Bani Chakra,” he added.Adhikari was also present at the unveiling ceremony of a Puja special collection book, ‘Swastika’, published by the ministry of culture, GOI, at Indian Museum.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in KolkataStay updated with the latest Kolkata news. Download the TOI App.