West Bengal Government-ISKCON School Meal Partnership Controversy

5 UPDATES · 23 DAYS · 24 JUN 2026 — 17 JUL 2026

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Latest · 17 Jul 2026

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ISKCON's expansion of midday meal distribution to Kolkata schools and Nadia district, starting August 1st.

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24Jun

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Eggs Out Of Midday Meal Scheme In Bengal. Trinamool Says "Told You So"

The Hindu

West Bengal's government has partnered with ISKCON to provide vegetarian meals in Kolkata schools, sparking controversy over nutrition and potential religious influence.

1Jul

Al Jazeera

The West Bengal government removed eggs from the midday meal scheme, sparking debate about nutrition and politics.

4Jul

BBC

West Bengal's new BJP government initiated a pilot program to replace eggs in school lunches with vegetarian alternatives, sparking controversy.

17Jul

LATEST UPDATE — Indian Express

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ISKCON's expansion of midday meal distribution to Kolkata schools and Nadia district, starting August 1st.

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