Kolkata: Braving the rains, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday began inaugurating several Durga Puja pandals ahead of Mahalaya.
### CM to Inaugurate Durga Idols from Mahalaya
Speaking at the Tala Prattoy Durga Puja in north Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee announced that she will also inaugurate Durga idols starting from Mahalaya.
### 3,000 Pandal Inaugurations Planned
“I will be inaugurating three thousand puja pandals this year over the next four to five days, which includes several virtual inaugurations,” said the Chief Minister.
### Sreebhumi Sporting Club Puja Inaugurated
During the inauguration of the Sreebhumi Sporting Club Puja, conducted by State Fire and Emergency Service Minister Sujit Bose, Mamata once again criticized the central government for allegedly heckling Bengali-speaking migrant workers. She made these remarks without naming anyone specifically.
### Also Watch: Songs Composed by Mamata to Launch on Mahalaya
Notably, Mamata Banerjee has composed a few songs for Durga Puja, which are scheduled to be launched on Mahalaya.
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