In West Bengal's election waters, fish has leapt from the dinner plate to the centre of the political net, with the Trinamool Congress trying to hook Bengali pride, and the BJP scrambling not to get ...

On a sticky morning in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata, Koustav Bagchi moves from door to door in a crisp white and red traditional attire, a fish in hand. Drums thud behind him as supporters chant ...

KOLKATA: In West Bengal’s election waters, fish has leapt from the dinner plate to the centre of the political net, with the Trinamool Congress seeking to hook Bengali pride, and the BJP scrambling ...

Mamata Banerjee, at one of her rallies, claimed that if the BJP came to power in the state, it would not allow consumption of fish, meat and eggs Actor and BJP leader Ravi Kishan promised to “bring in ...

NEW DELHI: Days after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Bharatiya Janata Party would restrict Bengali food habits, including fish and meat, if it comes to power, the Trinamool ...

Union home minister and BJP leader Amit Shah had to specifically clarify his party's stance on fish and eggs in poll-bound West Bengal on Friday. He said the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) “is ...

As the election campaign gained momentum in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday (April 9, 2026) targeted each other on a number of issues, but fish ...

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