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MP Banerjee moved to tears during Durga Puja worship in West Bengal
Srirampur Member of Parliament Kalyan Banerjee became visibly emotional while performing Sandhi Puja prayers during Mahashtami celebrations. A video of the worship ceremony at a local pandal has since circulated online.
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Kalyan Banerjee, the Member of Parliament representing Srirampur, was overcome with emotion on Monday while participating in Sandhi Puja rituals at a Durga Puja pandal in the Gangadharshan residential complex in Srirampur.
During the worship ceremony marking Mahashtami—a significant day in the nine-day Durga Puja festival—Banerjee was seen with tears streaming down his face as he paid homage to Goddess Durga. The emotional moment captured the devotional intensity with which the MP engaged in the sacred rituals.
Banerjee recited Sanskrit verses during the prayers, seeking blessings for the welfare and well-being of all. The ceremony drew attention from worshippers present at the pandal, with many noting the heartfelt nature of his devotional expression.
Footage from the puja ceremony subsequently spread across social media platforms, with viewers commenting on the sincerity of Banerjee's participation in the festival celebrations. The incident reflects the deep cultural and religious significance of Durga Puja across West Bengal, where the festival remains a defining social and spiritual event.