Kolkata: Kolkata Police has made elaborate arrangements in Park Street which would be enforced from 11:55 pm on Monday to ensure hassle-free Christmas celebration.
Enthusiastic city dwellers have started visiting the area since Sunday night and the footfall has been rising since Monday evening.
Despite the huge gathering of people, Kolkata Police has managed traffic in such a way that no major congestion occurred in Park Street before its closure for celebration. Sources informed that Park Street and all of its link roads were blocked from 11:55 pm. All Esplanade bound vehicles were diverted through S N Banerjee Road and Exide Crossing.
Park Street got more and more crowded throughout the day as the festive frenzy took over people. Another attraction which would add to the joy is a musical fountain installed by CESC at Maidan opposite Victoria Memorial.
The 150-channel musical fountain has been refurbished and a new programme of music will enthrall the citizens of Kolkata, which has already acquired a special position as one of the most well-illuminated Indian cities. The fountain becomes functional from 5 pm to 9 pm from Christmas Eve.
Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi has conveyed his heartiest greetings to the people of Bengal. He wishes that this joyous occasion provides an opportunity to reaffirm our faith in the country's cultural heritage, spirit of friendship and fraternity among all sections of society.
"May the ideals of peace, amity and sacrifice prevail," the Governor said.