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Dimbhat Day (Bengali: ডিম্ভাত দিবস, transl. Egg–rice day) is a colloquial term that refers to the Trinamool Congress's 21 July Martyr's Day Rally celebration. This rally is held annually to commemorate the 1993 Kolkata firing, during which several Trinamool Congress workers were killed. Since 2011, every 21 July is observed by Trinamool Congress supporters across Kolkata and neighboring areas, with many participants gathering in Kolkata.[1]
Origin
[edit]Under the Communist government (CPIM) in West Bengal, rallies and party meetings often featured Macher Jhol, a significant dish and cultural icon of Bengal. When the Trinamool Congress began organizing their own rallies, they adapted this tradition, serving egg curry with rice to their party workers. The term "Dimbhat" combines the Bengali words for egg ("dim") and rice ("bhat"). This meal, served at the rally celebration, led to this day known as Dimbhat Day.[2]
Usage
[edit]The term "Dimbhat Day" was popularized not by the Trinamool Congress, but by their opposition parties. Critics used it to suggest that the Trinamool Congress attracted supporters primarily by providing free food. The term gained further traction on the internet, where it was used to mock the party, bringing wider attention to "Dimbhat Day."[3]
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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.