After the religious leader said that meat must not be sold near the goddess’ idol, the TMC asserted that Bengalis will ‘not let this go’.
West Bengal
After the religious leader said that meat must not be sold near the goddess’ idol, the TMC asserted that Bengalis will ‘not let this go’.
Scroll Staff
Sep 07, 2026 · 02:46 pm
Updated Sep 07, 2026 · 07:45 pm
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BJP leaders in West Bengal reject Dhirendra Shastri's vegetarian advice, affirming Bengalis will continue eating non-vegetarian…
Controversy erupted in West Bengal over remarks by Bageshwar Dham priest Dhirendra Shastri, who allegedly called Bengalis…
Calls for vegetarian-only food at Durga Puja pandals spark controversy in West Bengal amid cultural and political tensions.
The head of the Bageshwar Dham temple had insulted West Bengal’s culture and traditions, said the party.
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh stated non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja is not controversial. He referenced Bageshwar…
The Hindutva organisation suggested that ‘non-vegetarian’ food stalls be kept in designated areas outside pandals.
