As BJP and TMC intensify outreach in West Bengal, campaigns are increasingly leaning on fish and meat—deeply rooted Bengali staples—to resonate with voters. Beyond symbolism, the messaging spotlights the state’s non-vegetarian industry as an economic engine, supporting livelihoods and driving exports, suggesting election strategies are tapping into everyday incomes rather than pure politics.
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