
West Bengal elections devolve into political theater over fish
Candidates are brandishing fish on the campaign trail to signal cultural identity and deflect accusations of ideological overreach.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Candidates are brandishing fish on the campaign trail to signal cultural identity and deflect accusations of ideological overreach.

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