Cuttack: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are reportedly observing a 12-hour dawn to dusk bandh in Cuttack city amid incessant downpour here.
The normalcy of the rain-affected city was further disrupted as shops and other business establishments remained close.
It is pertinent to mention here that several cultural, social organisations and the BJP are demanding relaxation in the restrictions imposed by the State government on the height of idols of Goddess Durga and conduct of rituals behind the curtain.
On August 9, the Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) had issued guidelines for celebrations of Durga Puja and other similar pujas in the State. The height of Durga idol shall be less than 4 feet, the SRC said in its order.
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