‘No eating fish or eggs if BJP comes to power’: Mamata's fresh barb ahead of Bengal polls

Bengal CM also said that Bengali-speaking people are attacked in other states and alleged that the ruling party at the Centre grabs power by “inciting riots”.

Updated on: Mar 29, 2026, 18:24:38 IST

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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said at a rally on Sunday that people would be stopped from eating fish and other meat items if the BJP comes to power in the state.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a gathering during a public meeting. (PTI/X via @AITCofficial)

“Fish is not eaten in BJP-ruled states. If the BJP comes, you won't be able to eat meat or eggs. BJP is one-sided; they don't believe in any religion. These people incite riots. They come to power by inciting riots, and they come to power by killing people,” Mamata said at a rally in Purulia.

Sharpening her attacks on the BJP, Mamata said that Bengali-speaking people are attacked in other states and alleged that the ruling party at the Centre grabs power by “inciting riots”.

“These people incite riots. They come to power by inciting riots, they come to power by killing people... The most attacks on tribals, attacks on women happen in BJP-ruled states... Our Bengali-speaking people are attacked in other states. We don't oppress anyone,” she said.

Mamata's TMC has, on several occasions, slammed the BJP over attacks against Bengali migrant workers in other states. The party has raised the issue again in the run-up to the 2026 West Bengal elections.

Voting in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases. The first phase is set for April 23, while the second phase will be held on April 29. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

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