BJP’s Amit Malviya slammed the West Bengal government for allegedly obstructing Durga Puja at Operation Sindoor pandal in Santosh Mitra Square, inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah, calling it "utterly shameful". He cited opposition to the light-and-sound show on Operation Sindoor and claimed barricades were set up to stop devotees. TMC dismissed the allegations, terming them a "blatant lie".