Bengal Declares Public Holidays On November 10, 11 For Chhath Puja

The decision has been taken keeping in view of a sizable population of people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in the state.

On the occasion of Chhath Puja, West Bengal government declared public holidays on November 10 and 11.

"The state government has declared November 10 and 11 as public holidays on account of Chhath Puja," said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The decision has been taken keeping in view of a sizable population of people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in the state.

Earlier on Tuesday, Ms Banerjee inaugurated Jagadhatri puja at Barabazar Posta Merchants Association in Kolkata.