‘80% Indians non-vegetarian’: Rahul Gandhi’s BRICS dinner remark
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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