Kolkata, February 10 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony during the upcoming festive season.
Speaking to reporters at the state secretariat, Nabanna, Banerjee said that a series of festivals, including Holi, Eid, Poila Boishakh, Ram Navami, and Annapurna Puja, would be observed in quick succession, possibly alongside the state elections.
"From March 19, the month of Ramadan will begin. I will appeal to the people to maintain peace and harmony during this period. We will also celebrate Holi, and I appeal to people to maintain harmony during that as well," she said.
"Then there will be Eid, Poila Boishak, Ram Navami, and Annapurna Puja. And if the elections are held, everything will happen simultaneously," she added.
Banerjee said that the state government would ensure that all religious and cultural events were held smoothly.
She urged the people to cooperate in maintaining law and order during the period.