Mamata Banerjee out to paint Kolkata blue

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is planning to paint Kolkata blue. On roads, on flyovers and even on trees, after the red rule of the Left and the green wave of Poriborton, Mamata is out to paint the city blue.

The chief minister has decreed that the city needs a neutral uniform colour code. If the government has its way even the iconic yellow taxis of Kolkata will be made blue.

And where it's not possible, like in Writer’s Buildings, the red turns to blue at night.

"If Jaipur is known as the pink city, Kolkata can also be known as a blue city. Under the direction of Mamata Banerjee we are using a uniform colour for Kolkata," said Sovan Chatterjee, mayor, Kolkata.

For a city known for its chaotic ensemble of buildings, the uniformity might be a little hard to achieve. However, the Kolkata Muncipal Corporation has a cunning plan – tax cuts for those who paint their homes blue. But is Kolkata excited?

While a section of it finds it a waste of money, another finds it to be a good move.

"It's such a waste of money. That money can be used for other things," said a resident.

"I don't mind. If Jaipur can be called a pink city, Kolkata can also be known for its colour.

After all, blue and white are the colours of peace," said another resident.
Kolkata, to change its colours, will cost the tax payers Rs 80 crore.

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