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Trinamool Congress has been defeated in the assembly polls in Bengal. BJP has come to power in the state with huge public support. Ocher Abir flies from the mountains to the sea. Subhendu Adhikari became Chief Minister. The change of state has also been revealed in saree. ‘Sari of Change’ has been made at Ranaghat in Nadia. Inside the loom saree is written ‘Grass flowers have fallen, lotus flowers have bloomed’. In the words of artist Bijan Biswas, “Through the saree, I am expressing my thoughts.”

Nadia’s weaving industry was once famous throughout the country and abroad. The sarees of the weavers of Ranaghat, Shantipur, Fulia used to travel far and wide. Now they are practically in the past. Artists complain that the Trinamool government has not done much to improve this industry. BJP is determined to bring back the reputation of handloom industry. After the change of government in the state, the production of new sarees has started. Weaver Bijan Biswas of Habibpur in Ranaghat is making this loom saree. Written in ocher on a white background, the border of the saree is also ocher. This saree area has also spread surprises. Practice has started.

It is written on this saree, ‘Grass flowers fall, lotus blooms’. ‘Jai Sriram’ is written across the hem of the saree. There is also a lotus symbol on the saree. The price is also affordable. The price of this saree has been kept at 230 taka for public interest. But this is not the first saree with political messages, he has made it before. Bijan Biswas responded to the market by creating sarees with ‘Paltansa, Chai BJP Sarkar’, ‘Jai Shriram’, or Padma symbols. The artist claims that this saree has already reached different parts of the state beyond Nadia. According to him, just as common people see this saree as a symbol of political passion, many also consider it a language of protest.

In Bijanbabu’s words, “Art is my language of protest. People have lost their jobs, their families are broken. So I am expressing my thoughts through the saree.” He also said that after BJP’s victory, his hope is that ‘Golden Bengal’ will develop and the textile industry of Bengal will be recognized in the world. He is also hopeful that this tradition of Bengal will go further if the weavers get fair wages and government support.