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West Bengal correctional homes are serving special festive menus to prisoners during Durga Puja celebrations. The four-day menu features biryani, Chinese cuisine, and traditional Bengali dishes like luchi-puri and fish curry. Prisoners will enjoy varied meals from breakfast through dinner, including festive sweets and ice cream. The prisoners have also actively participated in decorating the puja pavilions with a theme of unity and diversity.

Key Points: West Bengal Prisoners Get Special Durga Puja Menu Biryani Chinese

  • Special menu includes biryani and Chinese cuisine for festival days
  • Traditional Bengali dishes like luchi-puri and fish curry served
  • Separate vegetarian arrangements with veg biryani and paneer
  • Prisoners themselves decorated puja pavilion with unity theme
  • Four-day menu covers breakfast, lunch and dinner variations
  • Festive sweets and ice cream included in special arrangements
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Special menu for prisoners in Bengal for four days of Durga Puja

West Bengal prisoners enjoy festive biryani, Chinese food, and traditional Bengali dishes during Durga Puja celebrations in correctional homes across the state.

"This is the time of the year to share joy and happiness with loved ones. They are isolated from the outside world. Therefore, something special has been arranged for them. - State Government Official"

Kolkata, Sep 28

A special menu has been planned for prisoners in correctional homes across West Bengal during the four days of Durga Puja.

A state government official said on Sunday that arrangements have been made to change the menu for the prisoners of the correctional facility to provide them with the joy of Durga Puja. This time, along with biryani, the prisoners will have Chinese cuisine on their menu during the festival days (Monday to Thursday). The morning snack menu also includes luchi-puri (deep-fried, fluffy flatbread).

"This is the time of the year to share joy and happiness with loved ones. The life of a prisoner is spent within the four walls of the jail. They are isolated from the outside world. It is the festive season in the city now; therefore, something special has been arranged for them. Every year, the menu in the correctional facilities changes during the four days of Puja. This time too, the prisoners will have all kinds of delicious dishes on their plates for a few days of puja," said the official.

According to him, various menus are being arranged for them from lunch to dinner for the four days of Puja. On Saptami (Monday), fish-rice-vegetable will be served at noon, while chicken curry will be served at night. Ashtami morning will start with puri-vegetables and khichuri, and labra will be served at noon. Luchi and vegetables will be served at night. On Navami, rice, dal and shrimp vegetable curry will be served at noon. Chicken biryani will be served at night. On Dashami, rohu fish will be served at noon, while fried rice and chilli chicken will be served at night. There are separate arrangements for vegetarians.

"They will be served veg biriyani, paneer, curd and ice cream. Apart from this, arrangements will also be made so that everyone can have sweets during the four days of puja. Breakfast will include chowmein and egg toast. On Navami, breakfast will include egg toast with tea. On Dashami, chowmein will be served," said the official.

Meanwhile, pujas have also started in the state's correctional facilities from this day. According to sources, this time the prisoners in the Presidency Correctional Home are giving a message of unity in accordance with the theme of the puja, which is 'unity and diversity'. From the theme idea to the decoration of the pavilion, everything has been done by the prisoners themselves.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the humane approach, I wonder if this is the best use of taxpayer money. Many ordinary citizens struggle to afford such meals during festivals. Maybe there should be a balance between compassion and fiscal responsibility.
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Arjun K
As a Bengali, I feel proud of our government for this gesture. Food is an integral part of our culture, especially during Puja. This might help in the rehabilitation process by showing them that society hasn't completely abandoned them. The menu planning is excellent - covering both traditional and modern tastes!
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Sarah B
This is truly heartwarming! Rehabilitation isn't just about punishment but also about maintaining human dignity. The fact that prisoners are also participating in puja decorations with the 'unity and diversity' theme shows this approach is working. More states should adopt such practices.
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Vikram M
Luchi-puri for breakfast, biryani for dinner - this menu is making me hungry! 😄 But seriously, this is a step in the right direction for prison reforms. Small gestures like these can make a big difference in someone's life when they're feeling isolated during festivals.
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Michael C
I'm impressed by the thoughtfulness in menu planning - they've considered vegetarians, included sweets, and even have Chinese options. This shows genuine care rather than just a token gesture. Hope this brings some happiness to those spending Puja behind bars.

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