Nusrat Jahan says ‘I am God’s special child’ after drawing criticism for Durga Puja celebrations

Nusrat Jahan has reacted to criticism following her Durga Puja celebrations.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) lawmaker Nusrat Jahan, who played 'Sindoor Khela' at a pandal on Friday, has said that she respects people of all religions. During the celebration, Bengali Hindu women apply sindoor on the forehead and feet of the goddess and offer sweets to her, which is followed by applying sindoor on each other's face.

Nusrat Jahan had drawn the ire of a cleric for celebrating Durga Puja.

Speaking to media persons on Friday, Jahan said: "I have already sent a message to the people that nothing matters more than humanity and love. I am god's special child and respect humanity and love more than anything. I respect all religions."

When asked about the remarks of the cleric, the lawmaker said: "I am engrossed in so much happiness and festivities today that I do not want to talk about the negative things."