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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly condemned the Damodar Valley Corporation's sudden water release during Vijayadashmi. She accused the DVC of deliberately disrupting the festive mood and putting millions of lives at risk. The CM described the water release as a "manufactured disaster" and vowed to resist any actions she perceives as threatening West Bengal. This ongoing conflict highlights the tensions between the state government and the DVC over water management protocols.

Key Points: Mamata Blasts DVC for Water Release During Vijayadashmi

  • DVC released 65,000 cusecs of water without prior notice
  • Banerjee claims action threatens millions of lives in Bengal
  • Chief Minister calls water release a manufactured disaster
  • Repeated conflict between state and DVC over water management
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DVC ruined Vijayadashmi mood by unilaterally releasing water: CM Banerjee

CM Banerjee accuses Damodar Valley Corporation of disrupting Durga Puja festivities by unilaterally releasing water without warning

"I will not allow anyone to carry out a Bisarjan of Bengal - Mamata Banerjee"

Kolkata, Oct 3

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of spoiling the festive mood in the state on the occasion of Vijayadashmi on Thursday by unilaterally releasing a huge quantity of water from its dams without giving prior intimation to the West Bengal government.

Chief Minister Banerjee said that the occasion of Vijayadashmi marks the close of Durga Puja, which was a time for joy, cheer, and renewed hope.

Yet, she claimed, instead of allowing the people of West Bengal to conclude the festival in peace, the DVC authorities released 65,000 cusecs of water without any prior notice to the state.

"This reckless act is nothing short of an attempt to inflict misery during our sacred festivities," the Chief Minister stated on Friday afternoon in a social media post.

According to her, such unilateral action on the part of DVC was shameful and absolutely unacceptable.

"By releasing water without intimation, the DVC has placed millions of lives in Bengal in immediate peril. This is not a natural calamity; it is a disaster manufactured by the DVC," the Chief Minister said in her social media post.

She also indirectly described the action of the DVC as an attempt at West Bengal's Bisarjan (immersion), and also cautioned that she would never allow this to happen.

"Let me be clear: I will not allow anyone to carry out a Bisarjan of Bengal. Every conspiracy against our people will be resisted with full force. Truth will prevail over deceit and good will triumph over evil," the Chief Minister added.

In the past also, the Chief Minister had also been vocal against the DVC on the issue of the release of huge quantities of water from its dams without giving prior intimation to the state government.

Last year, Chief Minister Banerjee had even written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the latter's intervention is ensuring that DVC did not go for the release of water from its dams without prior intimation to the state government.

However, DVA had always refuted the claims. According to it, waters are always released from the DVC dams based on the discussions in the Damodar Valley Reservoir Regulation Committee (DVRRC), where the West Bengal government always has a representative, and hence the allegation of release of water without giving prior intimation to the state government was baseless.

- IANS

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Rohit P
But DVC says West Bengal has representation in their committee. If that's true, then how can they claim no prior intimation? There are always two sides to every story. Maybe better coordination is needed between state and central authorities.
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Michael C
Water management shouldn't be politicized. If dams are full and there's risk of overflow, controlled release is necessary for safety. However, timing around major festivals should definitely be considered more carefully.
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Ananya R
This happens every year! Why can't there be a proper protocol established? Durga Puja is our biggest festival and we deserve to celebrate without worrying about sudden water releases. Jai Maa Durga! 🙏
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Sarah B
While I understand the religious sentiments, public safety from potential dam failures must be the priority. 65,000 cusecs is a massive amount - probably released due to heavy rainfall upstream. Sometimes tough decisions have to be made.
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Vikram M
The "Bisarjan of Bengal" comment seems a bit dramatic, but I agree that better communication is needed. Both sides should sit together and create a transparent system that respects both safety requirements and cultural sensitivities.

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