NDTV · GovernmentPolicies · 2026-09-07
Bengalis Will Eat Fish, Meat": State BJP On Dhirendra Shastri's Meat Ban Call
Dhirendra Shastri appealed for a ban on the sale of non-vegetarian food near Durga idols during the festive period and urged Hindus in Bengal to observe Navaratri. "Bengalis Will Eat Fish, Meat": State BJP On Dhirendra Shastri's Meat Ban Call.
Why it matters. This statement highlights the political balancing act required by regional parties navigating religious appeals against local cultural dietary traditions.
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