indiaUpdated: Aug 22, 2020 11:23 ISTThe Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal has started planning for the Ganga Sagar Mela, the second largest congregation of pilgrims in India, after the Kumbh Mela in Prayag. The Ganga Sagar Mela is held in January every year. “The first meeting to plan for the mela was held on Thursday with various departments including the police, irrigation and transport among others. Joint visits by the police, district administration and engineers to inspect the mela ground and jetties would be held soon,” said an officer. Chief minister Banerjee had shown keen interest in organsing the puja and festival this time despite the pandemic.

Source: Hindustan Times August 22, 2020 05:25 UTC