Durga Puja under BJP rule in West Bengal: a push for vegetarianism and tradition
During the BJP-led administration in West Bengal, self‑styled spiritual leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has urged Hindus to refrain from selling meat near Durga Puja pandals. He argues that the festival should emphasize vegetarian offerings, despite a long‑standing tradition of serving and consuming non‑vegetarian dishes during the celebrations. The appeal reflects a broader push for cultural change under the current government.