On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Thanthania Kalibari temple in Kolkata, which is renowned for its tradition of offering non-vegetarian prasad. This visit occurs against a backdrop of political debate in West Bengal over food culture, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may impose restrictions on non-vegetarian food if elected. TMC leaders, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, have highlighted instances in NDA-ruled states where such bans have been implemented during festivals, asserting that this threatens Bengal's cultural identity. In response, BJP officials have dismissed these claims, affirming their respect for local food choices. The temple, established in 1703 and associated with Ramakrishna Paramahansa, has a rich history and continues to practice the offering of non-vegetarian prasad, a tradition believed to have originated from the saint himself. Modi's visit was met with enthusiasm from temple officials, who appreciated his engagement with the temple's history and traditions.