Jhalmuri: A Tangy Addition to Bengal's Election Drama
Jhalmuri has become a focal point in the political skirmish between TMC and BJP as elections loom. TMC claims BJP would ban fish, meat, and eggs if it wins. PM Modi's jhalmuri stop in Jhargram sparked drama, with TMC's Banerjee questioning its authenticity. BJP denies TMC's dietary allegations.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Barrackpore | Updated: 21-04-2026 19:18 IST | Created: 21-04-2026 19:18 IST
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Amid the escalating political campaign in Bengal, a humble street snack, jhalmuri, is at the center of a tussle between TMC and BJP. The TMC has alleged that the BJP plans to outlaw popular dietary staples like fish if elected.
In an interesting twist, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made headlines by sampling jhalmuri in Jhargram, a move TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee derided as a "show," implying it was staged.
BJP representatives, including Anurag Thakur, have countered these claims by stating no changes to dietary practices are planned. The high-stakes battle over Bengal's cultural and political landscape continues unabated.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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