Chhath shadow looms over Lake despite NGT’s order

Kolkata | Monday | 12th November, 2018

Summary:

This year, due to paucity of time, we could not file a revision appeal on the NGT order. KOLKATA: Despite the National Green Tribunal ban on Chhath Puja at the Lake, there is still a last attempt being made to hold the puja at Rabindra Sarobar. The NGT had then allowed Chhath at Rabindra Sarobar with reasonable restrictions. Misinformation has been spread about Chhath Puja polluting the Lake and its surroundings. That, however, can only be done after the Chhath Puja concludes on Wednesday morning.“The state had backed us last time, but has not stood by us now..