Draft:Dimbhat Day
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Comment: Sources don't show notability for Dimbhat Day as a separate event just that dimbhat is served at political events. Moritoriko (talk) 06:18, 12 May 2025 (UTC)
Dimbhat Day (Bengali: ডিম্ভাত দিবস, transl. Egg–rice day) is an informal term used in West Bengal, India, to refer to the Trinamool Congress's annual 21 July Martyr's Day Rally. The event commemorates the 1993 Kolkata firing, during which several party supporters were killed. Since 2011, the rally has drawn large gatherings to central Kolkata, causing traffic disruptions and drawing public attention.[1][2]
Origin
[edit]During the Left Front government led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), serving traditional Bengali meals such as macher jhol (fish curry) at political events was common.[3] The Trinamool Congress continued the food tradition but replaced fish with egg curry and rice, which was more affordable and practical. The name "Dimbhat" comes from Bengali words: *dim* (egg) and *bhat* (rice). The practice became symbolic of the rally atmosphere and was widely observed at events in and around the city.[4][5][6]
Usage
[edit]The term "Dimbhat Day" has been popularized primarily by political opponents of the Trinamool Congress, who have used it to suggest that food plays a role in rally attendance.[4] It is widely referenced on social media and in political satire to highlight the scale and style of the rally.[7]
Despite its political overtones, the phrase has become a common cultural reference in West Bengal. It is now frequently covered by local media and discussed in commentary on West Bengal’s political culture.Despite its political overtones, the phrase has become a common cultural reference in West Bengal. It is now frequently covered by local media and discussed in commentary on West Bengal’s political culture.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Trinamool rally chokes large parts of Kolkata". Times of India. 21 July 2010. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Paul, Satyen (21 July 2024). "২১শে শহিদ স্মরণে কবজি ডুবিয়ে মাংস-ভাত তৃণমূলের, ডিম্ভাত শুনতে হয় প্রতিবার!" (in Bengali). Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "TMC's Shahid Diwas today: Why it holds great significance for Mamata Banerjee". India Today. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ a b Ghosh, Shubhojyoti (21 January 2019). "সাদামাটা 'ডিম্ভাত' কেন পশ্চিমবঙ্গ জুড়ে আলোচনায়?". BBC News বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ Dhar, Sharmi (21 July 2023). "Know the reasons why TMC chooses Dimbhat for 21st July". Bangla Hunt (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Karmokar, Soumen (21 July 2021). "এবারের একুশে মিসিং 'ডিম্ভাত'! এই মেনুর ইতিহাসটা জানেন?". Aaj Tak Bangla (in Bengali). Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ "TMC's 21st July Sahid Divas: History and Internet". Aaj Tak (in Bengali). 20 July 2022. Archived from the original on 20 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2024.