Rahul Gandhi says 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian after BRICS gala
They published'Cong doing politics over food at Brics': BJP slams Rahul for '80% non-veg' post
First reportHindustan Times · 13 Sept, 09:54Z
Latest reportThe Times of India · 13 Sept, 09:57Z
Span1 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Rahul Gandhi said 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian after the BRICS gala served an all-vegetarian menu.
Why
Kiren Rijiju accused Congress of politicising the food served at the summit dinner.
Watch
The gala featured vegetarian dishes and performances by over 100 artistes, including participants from BRICS nations.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Rahul Gandhi posted a cryptic remark about Indian non-vegetarian food after BRICS Summit menu controversy.
- He shared a photo of chole bhature and stated 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian.
- Pawan Khera criticized the government for having only vegetarian dishes at the event.
- PM Modi hosted a gala dinner for BRICS leaders featuring Indian regional delicacies.
- Jinping did not attend the gala; several Indian ministers and chiefs attended the dinner.
Summary
- Rahul Gandhi claimed 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian on social media.
- The Brics Summit gala dinner featured an all-vegetarian menu.
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Congress of politicising the food served.
- Dishes at the dinner included Paneer Lababdar, Gucchi Marmik, and Khumb galouti.
- Over 100 artistes performed at the gala, with participants from Brics nations.