Ram Navami has recently gained significant prominence in West Bengal’s political discourse, especially as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections approach. The festival, traditionally less emphasized compared to Durga Puja and Kali Puja in the state, has been declared a public holiday. This move has attracted commentary from both the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition BJP. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s mention of Ram Navami is seen as a strategic political play in the culturally rich and politically crucial state of West Bengal.
