Kolkata committees cancel Khuti Pujas, citing war

Two prominent Kolkata Durga Puja committees have cancelled their Khuti Puja ceremonies due to the ongoing war, impacting local celebrations. Chorebagan Sarbojanin and Santoshpur Lakepally cited the war's impact on border residents as the reason for the cancellation of the pre-Puja ritual. Rasbehari's 66 Pally will proceed with a scaled-down version. Khuti Puja marks the beginning of Durga Puja preparations. Organizers expressed solidarity with the Indian Army and indicated potential rescheduling if the situation improves.