Member of Parliament Kalyan Banerjee broke down in tears during Durga Puja celebrations while offering prayers before an idol of the deity, according to reporting by NDTV — Top Stories.
The public representative was seated beside an impressive Goddess Durga idol when the emotional moment occurred during the festive observances.
Prayers and Emotion at the Pandal
While attending the festival, Banerjee sat close to the decorated idol of the deity and began reciting traditional hymns. Visibly overwhelmed during the religious proceedings, he chanted a shloka in respect of Goddess Durga.
As he recited the prayer asking for strength, the lawmaker was moved to tears in front of the idol. The incident unfolded as devotees and attendees gathered for the seasonal celebrations.
Observance During the Festival
Durga Puja marks one of the most prominent cultural and religious events on the regional calendar, drawing public officials, community leaders, and local residents to pandals across the area. During the celebrations, participants routinely offer traditional prayers and shlokas in homage to the deity.
Banerjee's emotional recitation occurred directly beside the idol during the ongoing religious rites, drawing attention from those present at the celebration venue, as reported by NDTV — Top Stories.
