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flag BJP candidate in Kolkata carries catla fish to debunk claims of banning non-veg food.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag The BJP has consistently denied plans to restrict meat or fish consumption, with state leaders reinforcing that regional dietary habits will remain unchanged. flag 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.

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