West Bengal bans liquor sales on Maha Ashtami, DJ music for Durga Puja

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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced two key restrictions ahead of Durga Puja at a coordination meeting with puja committees at Milan Mela Prangan on Monday. All liquor shops and bars across the state will be shut on Maha Ashtami, the day devotees offer anjali to Goddess Durga. DJ music has also been prohibited during the festival period. The measures are intended to keep the celebrations peaceful and orderly across the state.

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