Fish and Politics in West Bengal

Apr 23, 2026, 05:05

Introduction

People in West Bengal are voting for a new government. They are talking about food and their culture.

Main Body

The elections are on April 23 and 29. Many people live in this state. Two groups want to win. One group is the BJP. The other group is led by Mamata Banerjee. Mamata Banerjee says the BJP wants to stop people from eating fish, meat, and eggs. The BJP says this is not true. One BJP man carried a fish to meet voters. He wants people to know he likes local food. Many people in West Bengal eat fish every week. Other BJP leaders also ate fish in public. They want to show they are like the local people. Also, some people are angry. The government took 9 million names off the voting list. Many of these people are from minority groups.

Conclusion

The results come on May 4. This election shows that food is very important for voters in West Bengal.

Vocabulary Learning

angry

Feeling strong unhappiness because of something bad生氣的

Example:Some people are angry about the voting list.

elections

A time when people choose leaders by voting選舉

Example:The elections are on April 23 and 29.

local

From or related to the area where you live本地的

Example:He likes local food.

results

The final answer or outcome of something結果

Example:The results come on May 4.

voting

Choosing a leader or government by marking a paper or pressing a button投票

Example:People are voting for a new government.