What we should eat will be decided by someone from outside: Bengal BJP president - Here Goddess Kali is offered meat; Dhirendra Shastri said not to eat non-vegetarian food

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said that people in the state are free to eat the food of their choice. No outside religious person or political party has the right to decide what people eat or wear. In Bengal, goat meat is also offered to Goddess Kali. In fact, during a recent visit to Howrah, Bageshwar Dham chief Dhirendra Shastri had appealed to the people not to eat non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja. He called those who eat non-vegetarian during the festival as hypocrites. Bhattacharya said, "Anyone can appeal to adopt vegetarianism, 6 key things... Shastri performed Hanumant Katha in Kolkata from September 4-6 Dhirendra Krishna Shastri performed Hanumant Katha in Kolkata from September 4 to 6. During the Katha, he made a statement about Jauhar. Without naming Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker, he said that Jauhar is not cowardice, but bravery and dedication. At dinner, the minister asked for a slip, said - a court will be held at the CM House West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari welcomed Pt. Dhirendra Shastri was also present. During this time, the cabinet members were also present. During the dinner, a minister asked Shastri- "Take out the slip, Baba." In response, Shastri said- "The next darbar should be held in the CM house." Shastri said this in a joking manner, after which the people present in the hall laughed. Sale of liquor banned on Durga Ashtami in Bengal The Chief Minister had announced several new directives for this year's Durga Puja on September 7. These include a complete ban on the sale of liquor on Maha Ashtami and a ban on the use of DJs during the immersion procession. The administration has also cancelled the fair held after the puja. The event was started during the tenure of former CM Mamata Banerjee. ----------- also read this news... Bengal govt's announcement has 11 hands of Maa Durga: CM Suvendu apologises, says 'be careful in future' The West Bengal government on Monday released an advertisement in state newspapers. Now a controversy has arisen over the picture of Maa Durga printed in this advertisement. In the photo, Durga is shown with 11 hands instead of the traditional 10 hands.