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Fish Beyond Politics, But Prices Bite Hard in Kolkata’s Markets

| Apr 12, 2026, 08:44:28 PM | TOI.in
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In West Bengal’s 2026 election campaign, fish has emerged as an unlikely political talking point, symbolising identity, culture and food habits. The political debate between the BJP and Trinamool Congress has brought “mache-bhate Bangali” into focus, but voices from the ground highlight a different concern. At Bagmari fish market in Kolkata, both sellers and buyers point to rising prices, declining purchasing power and structural challenges affecting daily trade. While fish continues to remain an inseparable part of Bengali life, affordability is becoming a growing issue. The report explores the contrast between political messaging and market realities, where fish is less about symbolism and more about livelihood and survival.

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