Kalna's Saraswati Puja: 'Barbed Wire' Theme Depicts 1971 Refugee Struggle

• Rupalika Club in Kalna's Bokultala area has chosen 'Barbed Wire' as its unique Saraswati Puja theme for 2026.
• The theme vividly portrays the life struggle of refugees who crossed barbed wire fences to seek shelter in India during the 1971 conflict.
• Artistic presentations within the pandal depict the helplessness, uncertainty, and survival challenges faced by displaced individuals.
• The pandal showcases barbed wire fences, anxious faces, and the harsh realities of refugee camps, including food shortages and mental turmoil.
• The theme aims to educate the new generation about the human struggle and suffering during that historical period, emphasizing empathy.

Why It Matters: Kalna's Rupalika Club uses its Saraswati Puja theme 'Barbed Wire' to powerfully depict the 1971 refugee crisis.