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Rahul Gandhi says 80% of Indians eat non-veg
The Indian Express··13 Sept
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote that 80 percent of Indians are non-vegetarian, a day after an all-vegetarian BRICS dinner in New Delhi. He called Indian non-vegetarian food delicious and posted a photo of chole bhature. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the dinner at Bharat Mandapam on Saturday. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said guests relished Indian vegetarian cuisine from many regions.
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What It Means For You
- The dispute is about the official BRICS dinner menu, not a food law change.
- Gandhi stated the 80 percent figure as a public claim on social media.
- BJP leaders defended serving only vegetarian dishes at Bharat Mandapam.
What's Happening
- Gandhi posted the remark on September 13 after the Saturday gala dinner.
- Reporting said meals at Bharat Mandapam are usually vegetarian.
- Congress MP Pawan Khera separately criticised the all-vegetarian menu.
What Was Served
- Starters included khandvi and mushroom kebabs, with paneer and morel mains.
- Dessert listed Old Delhi fruit cream with jalebi and shahtoot phirni.
- Livemint reported guests also had non-vegetarian food at their hotels.
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