‘80% Indians non-vegetarian, Indian non-vegetarian food is delicious’, says Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the all-vegetarian menu served at the BRICS Summit gala dinner, noting that 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian. His comments followed the event hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Why it matters
The statement highlights ongoing cultural and political debates in India regarding dietary habits and the representation of diverse populations in state-level events.
80% of Indians are non-vegetarian, and Indian non-vegetarian food is delicious, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Sunday (September 13, 2026), a day after an all-vegetarian spread was served at a BRICS Summit gala dinner.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the dinner for the leaders and delegates of the BRICS Summit at the Bharat Mandapam on Saturday (September 12, 2026).
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In a post on social media platforms X, Facebook and Instagram, Mr. Gandhi wrote, "For the record: 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian. Indian non-vegetarian food is delicious. As are my sister's chole bhature." He also posted a picture of chole bhature on a dining table.
The remarks of the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha came a day after the gala dinner, which featured an elaborate all-vegetarian menu.
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