West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul said the state government may allow Chhath Puja celebrations at Rabindra Sarobar in Kolkata, despite the existing court ban on gatherings at the lake.
Paul said the administration would take precautions to prevent pollution if the festival is permitted. The remarks come amid discussions over how to manage the observance while protecting the waterbody.
Environmentalists have warned that large gatherings and related activities could harm the lake’s ecology. The final decision on whether the celebrations will be allowed has not been announced.
