Dhirendra Shastri on Bengal politicians' radar for 'Pakhandi', 'Ganda Khana' comment

Controversy erupted in West Bengal over remarks by Bageshwar Dham priest Dhirendra Shastri, who allegedly called Bengalis “pakhandis” over non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja. Congress leaders filed police complaints seeking action, while BJP leaders defended Bengal’s tradition of eating fish and meat, particularly goat meat, during the festival.