"Waving a big Catla fish in his hands, Sharadwat Mukherjee went door to door canvassing for votes before Thursday's election to the state legislature in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal."
"Bengalis' love for fish is legendary on both sides of the border, in India and in Bangladesh, influencing the campaign strategies of political leaders."
"Nearly 68 million people in West Bengal are expected to vote for their candidate of choice on April 23 and 29, to elect 294 lawmakers to the state assembly."
"A revision of the electoral list controversially swept away a total of 9.1 million names from the register, complicating the electoral landscape."
In West Bengal, BJP candidate Sharadwat Mukherjee campaigned with a Catla fish to resonate with voters ahead of the state elections. The BJP, despite ruling nationally, has never governed West Bengal, a state with over 90 million residents. Fish holds cultural importance in Bengali cuisine, influencing campaign strategies. As nearly 68 million voters prepare to elect 294 lawmakers, the BJP seeks to overcome historical challenges in the state. The electoral list revision has controversially removed 9.1 million names, adding complexity to the election process.
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