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India’s largest red light area in Kolkata’s Sonagachi inaugurates Durga Puja

Reported by The Hindu 15 Oct 2026, 9:19 am IST 1 min read

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Sex workers say their annual celebration remains a fight for dignity and acceptance, despite growing participation from public representatives and local residents

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Section: India
Places: West Bengal
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026, 9:19 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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