A bizarre incident in Durgapur has sparked a massive political controversy after a priest was heard chanting political slogans during a government foundation-laying ceremony. The event, attended by State Panchayat Minister Pradip Mazumdar, was held to inaugurate a shed project under the ‘Aamar Para Aamar Samadhan’ scheme. As rituals began, the priest stunned everyone by chanting, “Om All India Trinamool Congress Zindabad, Om Mamata Banerjee Zindabad!”

The video of the incident (unverified by DailyHunt) has provided fresh ammunition to the BJP. Local BJP MLA Lakshman Chandra Ghorui slammed the administration for turning a government event into a party promotion. Meanwhile, TMC leadership dismissed the controversy, calling it an “emotional outburst” by the priest and denying any official party involvement. This “political mantra” has now become a viral sensation, heating up the political atmosphere in Durgapur.