ISKCON Kolkata Removes Vice President Radharaman Das Amid Midday Meal Row

Jun 29, 2026, 02:47 PM en source ↗

West Bengal State Assembly Elections India: Religious Freedom & Minority Rights

Summary

ISKCON Kolkata removed its vice president Radharaman Das amid a row over the dropping of eggs from West Bengal's midday meal scheme. The dispute has stirred debate over religious and dietary considerations in the state's school nutrition programme.

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The development comes amidst heated debates over eggs being dropped from the midday meal scheme in West Bengal.

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