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Politics
YouTuber Sparks Beef Row at Kolkata Restaurant Amid BJP Funding Allegations
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 07:37 PM
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A Kolkata-based YouTuber has ignited a beef controversy at a local restaurant, with allegations that the influencer, along with other media personalities, received financial backing from the BJP during the recent West Bengal elections.
A popular Kolkata restaurant became the center of a beef controversy after a YouTuber posted a video showing beef being served, sparking outrage among local residents. The clip quickly went viral, prompting protests demanding a ban on beef in the city. Subsequent investigations revealed that the YouTuber, along with several radio jockeys and actors, had received financial support from BJP campaign teams during the Bengal polls, raising concerns about political influence on social media content. BJP officials denied direct involvement, stating the funds were part of a broader media outreach program, while the YouTuber issued a statement clarifying the nature of the sponsorship.