Bengal snubs Baba Bageshwar, reject vegetarian call during Durga Puja

‘Bengalis will eat what they always have’: State BJP chief after Bageshwar Baba kicks up row

Samik Bhattacharya steps in after Dhirendra Shastri sparked a row by appealing to people not to cook or eat fish or meat during Durga Puja.

‘Bageshwar Baba Cannot Decide What Bengal Eats’: Samik Bhattacharya On Puja Food Row

<p class="isSelectedEnd">Amid growing speculation on social media and public discussions over whether non-vegetarian food could be restricted during Durga Puja in West Bengal, BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya has spoken out on the issue.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Posts are circulating on social media claiming that the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has issued guidelines against the sale of non-vegetarian food during the festival and settin…

BJP seniors douse fire lit by ‘Baba’ address to ‘Bangal ke Hindus'

BJP leaders distance from Bageshwar Baba’s call to ban non-veg near Durga Puja pandals, stressing Bengalis’ food choice, Shakta rituals and tradition.

Dhirendra Shastri vs Samik Bhattacharya: West Bengal BJP Chief Rejects Meat Ban Call During Durga Puja | 📰 LatestLY

A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Shastri questioned the consumption of non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja and appealed for meat and liquor shops to remain closed near Durga idols during the festival. 📰 Dhirendra Shastri vs Samik Bhattacharya: West Bengal BJP Chief Rejects Meat Ban Call During Durga Puja .

Avoid non-veg on Durga Puja? 'Meat is core' Sanjeev Sanyal warns Dhirendra Shastri: ‘Interference will not be tolerated’

Bageshwar Dham chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri recently keep non-vegetarian food away from Durga idols during Durga Puja. State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya has reacted to his comments.