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TMC says BJP will replace eggs in mid-day meal
Published 24 June 2026 ยท local
Synopsis Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has accused the BJP of attempting to impose vegetarianism by allegedly removing eggs from West Bengal's mid-day meal menu
Synopsis Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has accused the BJP of attempting to impose vegetarianism by allegedly removing eggs from West Bengal's mid-day meal menu, a move he claims would harm children's nutrition. Speculation arose after ISKCON was tasked with serving meals in Kolkata schools. However, ISKCON has denied finalizing any such menu changes, stating an official announcement will be made once decisions are reached.
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 9:43 AM IST ยท Updated: June 24, 2026 โข 10:37 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has accused the BJP of attempting to impose vegetarianism by allegedly removing eggs from West Bengal's mid-day meal menu, a move he claims would harm children's nutrition.
Speculation arose after ISKCON was tasked with serving meals in Kolkata schools.
However, ISKCON has denied finalizing any such menu changes, stating an official announcement will be made once decisions are reached.