At a Durga Puja event, CM Mamata Banerjee criticised the Centre for holding back Bengal’s dues under MGNREGA, Awas Yojana, and GST. She asserted “Joy Bangla” is as significant as “Jai Hind” and called GST relief misleading, claiming states bear the cost. Nostalgically, she recalled her childhood in the puja 'para' (area) and praised its message of unity in diversity.