After Saradha went bust, the local media published photographs or telecast footage of some Trinamool leaders and state ministers sharing the stage with, or and showering praise on, Sudipta Sen, the promoter, at various functions. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee then directed all her party colleagues to avoid "chit-fund" companies in public life (although Saradha was not a chit fund but a collective investment scheme). Banerjee now seems to be leading by example. Invitations are already pouring into her office requesting her presence for the inauguration of many Durga Pujas in October. Banerjee has ordered an innovative way to sort out the invitations. According to officials in her office, Banerjee has said she would not inaugurate those pujas that are being sponsored by any of the so-called "chit-fund" companies.