West Bengal’s Durga Puja celebrations are in the spotlight this year, with reports pointing to an increase of around 12,000 additional celebrations across the state. The development comes as Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Bengal, bringing renewed attention to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s political outreach in a state where cultural identity and politics often intersect.This year’s festivities are also reportedly seeing a greater emphasis on traditional rituals, prompting discussion about changing approaches to one of Bengal’s most significant cultural events. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube