Himanta Biswa Sarma Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Misinformation on Meat Consumption During Bengal Rally
During the 2026 Assembly Elections campaign, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed a rally in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, where he strongly accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), of spreading misinformation regarding dietary restrictions. Sarma asserted that under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Assam, there have been no bans on fish or meat consumption. He clarified that if the BJP comes to power in West Bengal, the only restrictions would specifically target beef consumption and cattle smuggling, aiming to dispel fears among voters about broader dietary impositions. This political confrontation highlights the intense rhetorical battles characterizing the election season in the region. Additionally, the updates cover other electoral developments, including Chennai police registering a case against actor-politician Vijay for alleged election code violations during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) campaign event. Meanwhile, the AIADMK, leading the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu, released further lists of candidates for the upcoming state assembly polls, continuing its strategic rollout for the elections.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Misinformation on Meat Consumption During Bengal Rally
During the 2026 Assembly Elections campaign, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed a rally in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, where he strongly accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), of spreading misinformation regarding dietary restrictions. Sarma asserted that under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Assam, there have been no bans on fish or meat consumption. He clarified that if the BJP comes to power in West Bengal, the only restrictions would specifically target beef consumption and cattle smuggling, aiming to dispel fears among voters about broader dietary impositions. This political confrontation highlights the intense rhetorical battles characterizing the election season in the region. Additionally, the updates cover other electoral developments, including Chennai police registering a case against actor-politician Vijay for alleged election code violations during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) campaign event. Meanwhile, the AIADMK, leading the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu, released further lists of candidates for the upcoming state assembly polls, continuing its strategic rollout for the elections.
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