‘Don’t teach Bengal about fish’: Mamata Banerjee takes a dig at PM Modi
Indian Express·2h ago·Anger
What Happened
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks about fish production in the state. Modi said Bengal imports fish despite high demand and lacks self-sufficiency. Banerjee countered that Bengal now produces 80 percent of its fish locally, up from previous imports. She also attacked the Centre over voter deletion issues, stating 90 lakh names were removed and 32 lakh restored. Assembly elections are scheduled April 23-29.
Key Entities
Mamata BanerjeeNarendra ModiTrinamool CongressWest BengalHaldiaPaltaNorth 24 ParganasBJPFish productionVoter deletionBhabanipurAssembly elections