Bengal BJP minister backs non-veg during Durga Puja, pushes back against Bageshwar Baba
- On Tuesday, the West Bengal Congress lodged a police complaint against Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Shastri, alleging his comments describing meat-eaters as "hypocrites" during Durga Puja hurt the religious sentiments of Bengalis.
- Bageshwar Baba recently appealed to Bengalis to abstain from non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja, labeling those who consume meat on religious occasions as "hypocrites," a statement that triggered the backlash.
- West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh asserted on Tuesday that eating non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja is not controversial, citing Bengal's tradition of goat sacrifice and noting "saints advocate for vegetarian food for good health."
- Separately, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari apologized on Monday for a government advertisement depicting Goddess Durga with 11 arms instead of the traditional 10, seeking to resolve the idol controversy.
- Criticizing government interference in community festivals, Ghosh argued that Bengalis have forgotten their own culture as traditional Durga Puja values have been diluted over the years.
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Dhirendra Shastri's statement has heated up politics in Bengal. West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul has said on this matter that outsiders cannot understand Bengal's traditions.
West Bengal Congress Files Police Complaint Against Bageshwar Baba Over Durga Puja Remarks | 📰 LatestLY
The West Bengal Congress lodged police complaints against Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, alleging his remarks urging people to avoid non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja hurt regional sentiments and threatened social harmony. 'We want to apprise you that immediate administrative action needs to be initiated, and an FIR needs to be registered with necessary arrests,' Prasad said. 📰 West Bengal Congress Files Police Compla…
Dilip Ghosh Defends Non-Veg Food During Durga Puja, Says ‘Bengal Has Its Own Tradition’
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh said eating non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja has always been a part of Bengal's traditional culture and should not be treated as controversy. Ghosh responded to ongoing debate over non-vegetarian food on Tuesday by saying that
Eating goat meat here is...: WB minister on Bageshwar Baba's diktat
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh asserted that eating non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja is not controversial, countering Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Shastri's call for vegetarianism. Ghosh highlighted Bengal's traditions, including goat sacrifice as prasad, and criticised attempts to dictate food choices or government involvement in community pujas. He also touched upon a controversy regarding an 11-handed Durga idol.
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