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Ahead of Suvendu oath, TMC alleges Rabindra Jayanti event denied: ‘Can’t rip out Tagore from Bengal’
The West Bengal administration denied Rabindra Jayanti celebrations at multiple city venues, according to the Trinamool Congress. The TMC claims permissions were refused for three venues for non-political organisations and highlighted the denial on X.
Why It Matters
The report highlights political friction in West Bengal over public celebrations and governance, ahead of an oath-related event for Suvendu, illustrating tensions between the state administration and the opposition.
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Rabindra Jayanti permissions denied at multiple city venues; TMC alleges denial for three non-political organisations
May 8, 2026
The West Bengal administration denied permission to hold Rabindra Jayanti celebrations at multiple locations in the city. The Trinamool Congress alleged on Friday that the administration refused applications from non-political organisations for three different venues. The TMC quoted the denial in a post on X, calling it part of a new Bengal and referring to it as the 'poriborton'.