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BRICS Summit vegetarian menu controversy

Overview

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi drew domestic criticism regarding the decision to serve an exclusively vegetarian menu during a high-profile dinner. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the choice, noting that “80 per cent of Indians are non-vegetarian.”

In response, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh defended the menu, stating that foreign delegates praised the cuisine and had no complaints. He suggested that political leaders should focus on public issues rather than the food served to international guests.

Chef Ranveer Brar also defended the decision, characterizing the vegetarian menu as a “strategic move to avoid international dietary controversies.” Brar noted that avoiding beef or pork provides a neutral ground for global guests and serves as an opportunity to showcase India’s vegetarian culinary heritage to the world.

Entities

BRICS · Ranveer Brar · BJP · Dilip Ghosh · New Delhi

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Ranveer Brar defends vegetarian menu served at BRICS Summit

    Chef Ranveer Brar defended the all-vegetarian menu at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, stating it avoided international dietary controversies and showcased India’s culinary heritage.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Dilip Ghosh defends BRICS Summit vegetarian menu against Congress criticism

    West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh defended the vegetarian menu served at the BRICS Summit dinner against criticism from Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi.

Sources

bhaskarlive.in · indulgexpress.com · mangalorean.com · odishabytes.com · socialnews.xyz · yespunjab.com