Mamata Banerjee Offers To Cook For PM Modi, BJP Alleges 'Political Agenda'

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent offer to prepare a meal for Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ignited a flurry of responses from various political quarters, inviting both support and criticism from different parties. According to news agency PTI, CM Mamata Banerjee, during an election rally, took a dig at the BJP's alleged interference in food habits, stating, "I will be happy to cook food for Modi, but I am not sure whether the PM will be ready to savour my cooked meal."

She expressed uncertainty over whether Modi, a vegetarian, would accept her offer. "I love both vegetarian foods like Dhokla and non-veg foods like macher jhol (fish curry)," she added, emphasising the diversity of food preferences across communities and sects.

Her remarks aimed to highlight the diversity in food cultures across the country after PM Modi criticised RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav last month for having fish during a period when some Hindus abstain from having non-vegetarian food.