Rahul Gandhi says 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian after BRICS gala

Rahul Gandhi said 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian after the BRICS gala served an all-vegetarian menu.

SourcesHindustan Times09:54 UTCThe Times of India09:57 UTC13 SepSave

Key points

From The Times of India’s report

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.

Why it matters. Kiren Rijiju accused Congress of politicising the food served at the summit dinner.

What to watch. The gala featured vegetarian dishes and performances by over 100 artistes, including participants from BRICS nations.

Coverage

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09:54

“‘Indian non-veg food is delicious’: Rahul Gandhi's veiled dig at BRICS Summit menu”

Key points from Hindustan Times

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.

SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times

09:57

“'Cong doing politics over food at Brics': BJP slams Rahul for '80% non-veg' post”

Key points from The Times of India

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.

SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

09:54

SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times“‘Indian non-veg food is delicious’: Rahul Gandhi's veiled dig at BRICS Summit menu”

Key points from Hindustan Times

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.

09:57

SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India“'Cong doing politics over food at Brics': BJP slams Rahul for '80% non-veg' post”

Key points from The Times of India

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.

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