‘80% Indians non-vegetarian, Indian non-vegetarian food is delicious’, says Rahul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the dinner for the leaders and delegates of the BRICS Summit at the Bharat Mandapam Saturday September 13
Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader, claimed that 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian and Indian non-vegetarian cuisine is delicious, following the BRICS Summit gala dinner. The dinner occurred on September 12, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam after an all-vegetarian meal served earlier. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the event for BRICS leaders and delegates.
Rahul Gandhi posted about the dinner on his social media accounts, stating that 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian and that Indian non-vegetarian food is delicious, including his sister's chole bhature. The gala dinner featured a vegetarian menu with dishes like khandvi mille, paneer lababdar, and carrot bean poriyal.
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