1. Suvendu Adhikari's Fish Bhog at Kalighat Temple Ignites Political Debate in Kolkata

Suvendu Adhikari's Fish Bhog at Kalighat Temple Ignites Political Debate in Kolkata

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  • Suvendu Adhikari visited Kolkata’s Kalighat Temple on Kaushiki Amavasya and offered prayers to Goddess Kali.
  • He ate traditional fish bhog, including fried fish, fish head and basanti pulao, after the prayers.
  • His visit came days after Dhirendra Krishna Shastri urged Bengalis to avoid non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja.
  • The fish bhog has sparked a wider debate over Bengali food traditions, religion and the politics around Durga Puja.

Source: indiatoday.in

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