BJP govt trying to impose vegetarianism in Bengal: O'Brien
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has accused the West Bengal BJP government of imposing vegetarianism by removing eggs from school midday meals. The government plans to involve ISKCON in food distribution, replacing eggs with plant-based proteins.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights the intersection of religious dietary preferences, political ideology, and public welfare policy in India.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) joint secretary Derek O Brien on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) targeted the BJP over reports that eggs might be excluded from midday meals in West Bengal , alleging that the new government was depriving children of nutrition and trying to "impose vegetarianism" in the State.
The article centers on the opposition's critique of the government's policy, giving significant space to their accusations.
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