Congress echoes Trinamool's 'outsiders' criticism over Pujo meat ban row
The Congress party has adopted Trinamool Congress's signature 'outsiders' criticism amid an escalating row over meat consumption during Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal. The dispute centres on calls for a meat ban during the festival period, with various groups staking positions on religious and cultural grounds.
Congress's move to echo TMC's framing suggests the two opposition parties are competing for narrative space in the state's polarised political climate. The 'outsiders' jab traditionally targets those perceived as external to Bengali culture, a rhetorical tool TMC has deployed frequently in state politics.
