"You want to promote vegetarianism, go ahead - absolutely do that - but don't limit India's food culture to just a vegetarian menu. In India, crores of people eat non-veg; mutton, chicken, and fish are just as important in our culinary diversity," said Congress' Waris Pathan
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi clarified that about 80% of Indians consume non‑vegetarian food, following an all‑vegetarian dinner served at the BRICS summit in New Delhi. The dinner featured a vegetarian menu and cultural performances, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted resilience and the risks of weaponising critical minerals.
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