Siliguri posters urging buys from Hindu-owned shops trigger political row The Hindu Jagaran Manch put up the colourful Bengali posters ahead of the five-day Durga Puja festival Published on: Oct 11, 2026, 19:55:20 IST By HT Correspondent, Kolkata Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
Siliguri posters urging buys from Hindu-owned shops trigger political row
The Hindu Jagaran Manch displayed colourful Bengali posters in Siliguri, encouraging shoppers to buy from Hindu-owned shops during the five‑day Durga Puja festival. The campaign has triggered a political row, with critics accusing the posters of communal bias. The controversy highlights tensions around religious identity in commercial spaces during major festivals.
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