Puja means donation. If it is Durga Puja, then there is no question. The amount of subscription increases every year. Many people have to face problems due to not being able to meet it. Confusion over subscriptions is not entirely new in Bengal. To solve that problem, the police are now in the field. Phone and WhatsApp numbers have been launched by Kolkata Police. If someone oppresses for money, it can be reported there immediately. Police will act quickly.
Thirteen pavarnas in the twelve months of Bengali. From Saraswati Puja to Kartik Puja, there is something going on throughout the year. The demand for money by going home or blocking the road continues. If you can meet the demand, it is fine. If not, there will be unrest about it. Someone was forced to meet the club's demands under pressure. Those who cannot, have to face various problems. In the past few years, the government has given puja grants to the clubs, but the violence of this donation has not reduced even a single iota. This year, the BJP government has pulled the plug on the Puja grant. Grants have been announced for all clubs, but the chief minister has appealed to major pujas not to take this financial aid.
Now the Kolkata Police has taken steps to stop extortion for money. Two helpline numbers have been launched by them. One phone, one for WhatsApp. The numbers are 1800-345-5678 and 9432624365. It is known that the police will take action only if any complaint of torture is reported on this number. We are happy with this decision of the state and the police.