Suvendu Adhikari Eats Fish Bhog at Kalighat, Defends Bengali Food Traditions

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Kolkata’s Kalighat Temple on Kaushiki Amavasya, offering prayers and eating traditional fish bhog served to Maa Kali. His actions come amid debates over non-vegetarian food during religious festivals. Adhikari defended Bengali food traditions, stating that he follows a sattvik diet during certain occasions but also accepts non-vegetarian offerings as part of local customs. He emphasized that religious practices can coexist with regional dietary habits. The controversy started after Dhirendra Krishna Shastri urged Bengali Hindus to avoid non-veg food during Durga Puja, sparking backlash. Adhikari reiterated that he accepts the prasad offered at the temple, including fish and goat meat, as part of his faith and culture.