Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday offered prayers at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata and said that he has prayed to Maa Durga that a government which is capable of "building a 'Sonar Bangla" (Golden Bengal) should be elected following the Assembly polls in 2026.

"We want Bengal to become a safe, prosperous state again," Shah said as he inaugurated a Durga Puja pandal based on the theme 'Operation Sindoor'.

Extending greetings to the people on Durga Puja festivities, Home Minister said the nine-day Durga Navratri festival has gained popularity worldwide. "For nine days, every person dedicates themselves to 'Shakti' puja."

Paying tributes to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his birth anniversary, Amit Shah said that contributions made

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