Fish and vegetarianism major flashpoints in India’s West Bengal election

Global Analysis by Policy Wire: In India’s West Bengal state, the beloved fish has leapt from the kitchen table to the campaign trail, becoming an unexpected flashpoint in a fiercely contested...

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April 17, 2026 One Min Read

Global Analysis by Policy Wire:

In India’s West Bengal state, the beloved fish has leapt from the kitchen table to the campaign trail, becoming an unexpected flashpoint in a fiercely contested election.
For Bengalis, fish is not merely food. It is intrinsic to the Bengali identity and pride. Its aroma drifts from roadside fryers, and it is a must at wedding feasts and festival spreads.
Now, as the state of over 100 million…

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