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This episode discusses the significant socio-cultural division among Bengali people in West Bengal, India, specifically focusing on the two main sub-groups: Ghoti and Bangal. This distinction primarily stems from the partition of Bengal, where Ghotis are the original residents of West Bengal (this side of Bengal), while Bangals are those who migrated from East Bengal (present-day Bangladesh) to West Bengal. The differences between the groups are highlighted through variations in geographical origin, subtle nuances in language and accent, differing food preferences—such as Ghotis favoring shrimp and Bangals preferring Hilsa fish—and distinct cultural traditions. The text further explains how this social conflict extends to Calcutta's famed football rivalry, with the Mohun Bagan club traditionally representing the Ghoti community and the East Benga ... 

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Keywords
Bangal, Ghoti, East Bengal, Mohan Bagan, Ilish, Chingri, Posta, Kachu,