West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared a Rs 1.10 lakh grant for each registered Durga Puja committee, continuing the state's annual financial support. She urged committees to aid migrant workers returning from BJP-ruled states, highlighting the crucial role of government departments in ensuring smooth festivities.
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