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BJP candidate in Kolkata carries catla fish to debunk claims of banning non-veg food.
On March 22, 2026, BJP candidate Dr. Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay in Kolkata’s Bidhannagar drew attention by carrying a large catla fish during his campaign to counter allegations that the BJP would ban non-vegetarian food in West Bengal.
The move was a direct response to claims by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress, who cited restrictions in BJP-ruled states like Bihar and Gujarat.
Mukhopadhyay dismissed the claims as false propaganda, emphasizing the cultural importance of fish in Bengali weddings and asserting that the BJP respects personal food choices.
The BJP has consistently denied plans to restrict meat or fish consumption, with state leaders reinforcing that regional dietary habits will remain unchanged.
The symbolic gesture is part of a broader effort to reshape the party’s image in a state where food culture is deeply tied to identity.
El candidato del BJP en Calcuta lleva pescado catla para desacreditar las afirmaciones de la prohibición de los alimentos no vegetales.