EC Data: BJP Paid Bengal Influencers, Including Olypub Steak Row Figure

Election Commission data shows the BJP paid Bengali influencers for paid promotions ahead of state elections, including actor Sayak Chakraborty, who received ₹2.5 lakh. Chakraborty triggered a political row in January after alleging beef was served at Olypub. The BJP spent ₹286.99 crore in Bengal, sparking protests from opposition parties over undisclosed paid political content.