Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday said: “By imposing vegetarian food in this manner, the BJP is forcibly encroaching upon Bengali food habits and Bengal’s culture. Non-vegetarian food must also be provided. “Non-vegetarian food, particularly fish, has a deep connection with Bengal. “Having vegetarian food before visiting religious places may be a practice in other states. But in Bengal, serving non-vegetarian food is not an issue, as fish and meat are offered to deities like Goddess Kali,” the BJP leader said.

Source: The Telegraph January 24, 2026 01:10 UTC