Call for National Recognition: Gangasagar Mela's Persistent Struggles for Central Support
Published on: Jan. 5, 2026, 8:32 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government for not funding the Gangasagar Mela, despite its wide appeal and international significance. She stressed the need for national fair status and funding to match the infrastructural investments made by the state government.
