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Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has allegedly launched a mass religious outreach by distributing 'Prasad' from Digha's Jagannath temple across the State and terming it as Mahaprasad.

The move has sparked both political controversy and religious backlash.

In a bold pre-election move, CM of the neighbouring state has initiated a mass distribution of what is being called 'Mahaprasad' from the newly established Jagannath temple in Digha. The offering, mainly made of Peda and Gaja bhog prepared from Khua (condensed milk), is being sent to different households across all 23 districts of the s...