'Cong doing politics over food at Brics': BJP slams Rahul for '80% non-veg' post
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the all-vegetarian menu at the BRICS summit, noting that most Indians are non-vegetarian. The BJP responded by accusing the Congress party of politicizing food choices served to international guests.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the ongoing political polarization in India, where cultural and dietary habits are frequently used as points of contention between major political parties.
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a swipe at the all-vegetarian menu served at the Brics Summit gala dinner, saying that “80% of Indians are non-vegetarian”, while Union minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress of politicising the food served to the visiting leaders.Sharing a picture of Chole Bhature from the Gala dinner, Rahul in a social media post said, “For the record: 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian. Indian non-vegetarian food is delicious. As are my sister's chole bhature."Rahul's remarks came a day after an elaborate vegetarian spread was served at a gala dinner hosted during the Brics Summit.
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