A trend of throwing eggs has emerged in various parts of West Bengal, reportedly as a form of protest against leaders of the Trinamool Congress. This practice, historically used for public humiliation, has roots dating back to Europe centuries ago. In recent times, egg-throwing has become a symbolic way to express discontent with leaders without causing physical harm.
Eggs, commonly associated with nutrition and poverty alleviation, are being used as a tool to showcase public dissatisfaction with political figures. While eggs play a vital role in programs like the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in India, they have also become a cost-effective means of protest in the political arena. This global trend of egg-throwing as a protest tactic has a long history, dating back over a century.
Throughout history, notable figures have been targeted with eggs as a form of protest. Incidents include a British protestor throwing an egg at Winston Churchill in 1910 and Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes being egged in 1917. In India, political leaders such as P. Chidambaram, Omar Abdullah, Arvind Kejriwal, and Odisha ministers have faced similar attacks over the years. Recently, top Trinamool leaders in West Bengal, including Abhishek Banerjee, Madan Mitra, and Kunal Ghosh, have become targets of such protests.
