West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday intensified her political attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that people in the state could face restrictions on eating fish, meat, and eggs if the party comes to power. Speaking at a public rally in Purulia ahead of the upcoming state elections, Banerjee sought to position dietary freedom as a key cultural and political issue.

Addressing the gathering, Banerjee alleged that food habits in BJP-ruled states reflect a restrictive approach, suggesting that similar limitations could be imposed in West Bengal under their governance. She emphasised that food choices are an integral part of Bengali culture and identity, particularly the consumption of fish, which holds both cultural and culinary significance in the region.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader also raised concerns about the treatment of Bengali-speaking people outside the state. She claimed that such individuals have faced attacks in other parts of the country, using the allegation to criticise the broader governance approach of the ruling party at the centre.

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Further escalating her remarks, Banerjee accused the BJP of gaining political power by “inciting riots", a charge that adds to the increasingly sharp rhetoric ahead of the polls. The comments underline the intensifying political contest in West Bengal, where issues of identity, culture, and governance are expected to dominate the election narrative.

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