Poribortan kicks off in WB: Durga temple in Asansol reopens after BJP's landslide victory, citizens celebrate
BJP’s newly elected MLA from Asansol Uttar, Krishnendu Mukherjee, who had promised to open the temple for the whole year if he won, visited the temple and facilitated its reopening.
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A Durga temple in Asansol, West Bengal, which had remained closed for several years due to local tensions, reopened for devotees on Tuesday, May 5, after the BJP’s sweeping victory in the state Assembly elections.
Operated by the Shri Shri Durgamata Charitable Trust, the temple had largely stayed shut year-round, with worship permitted only during major festivals such as Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja. Its reopening followed the BJP’s win in all nine Assembly constituencies of Paschim Bardhaman district, where Asansol is located, triggering excitement among residents. (Asansol Durga Temple reopens)
Polling in West Bengal was conducted in two phases on April 23 and 29, witnessing a turnout of over 92 percent. Repolling has been scheduled in the Falta constituency on May 21 due to reported “severe electoral offences and subversion of the democratic process.” (Asansol Durga Temple reopens)
The results for the Falta seat are expected to be announced on May 24.
Operated by the Shri Shri Durgamata Charitable Trust, the temple had largely stayed shut year-round, with worship permitted only during major festivals such as Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja. Its reopening followed the BJP’s win in all nine Assembly constituencies of Paschim Bardhaman district, where Asansol is located, triggering excitement among residents. (Asansol Durga Temple reopens)
The extended closure had been attributed to community tensions and administrative curbs, making the reopening a notable moment for locals. Soon after the gates were opened, large crowds of devotees and BJP supporters gathered to offer prayers and celebrate the occasion.
#WATCH | A Durga temple, managed by the Shri Shri Durgamata Charitable Trust in West Bengal's Asansol, reopened to devotees after remaining shut for several years.
— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2026
BJP leader Agnimitra Paul won the Asansaol Dakshin seat with a margin of 40,839 votes. pic.twitter.com/CojN84s6mp
BJP’s newly-elected MLA from Asansol Uttar, Krishnendu Mukherjee, who had promised to open the temple for the whole year if he won, visited the temple and facilitated its reopening. For many residents, the moment goes beyond religion, emerging as a symbolic marker of political change in the region following the BJP’s electoral success. (Asansol Durga Temple reopens)
In a major political upset, the BJP unseated the Trinamool Congress (TMC), securing 206 out of 293 seats and bringing an end to Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule. The party comfortably crossed the majority mark of 147, while the TMC was reduced to 80 seats. One seat, Rajarhat New Town, remains undecided with a final round of counting still pending.
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Polling in West Bengal was conducted in two phases on April 23 and 29, witnessing a turnout of over 92 percent. Repolling has been scheduled in the Falta constituency on May 21 due to reported “severe electoral offences and subversion of the democratic process.” (Asansol Durga Temple reopens)
The results for the Falta seat are expected to be announced on May 24.