Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on?
BBC India·7h ago·Neutral
What Happened
BJP candidates in West Bengal elections campaign holding fish to connect with local voters and counter perceptions of vegetarianism. In Kolkata, politician Koustav Bagchi and Rakesh Singh use the fish as symbolic visual messaging. Fish represents cultural identity, cuisine, and belonging in Bengal, addressing anxieties about Modi government's meat policies.
Key Entities
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)West BengalKoustav BagchiRakesh SinghKolkataBarrackporeFirhad HakimNarendra Modi