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UP Minister Sanjay Nishad Claims Fish Without Garlic and Onion Is Vegetarian
✍️ news18.com
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad said that fish prepared without garlic and onion qualifies as vegetarian, sparking debate.
Sanjay Nishad, a minister in Uttar Pradesh, stated that fish cooked without garlic and onion can be considered vegetarian during a recent press event.
The claim was reported by news18.com and has attracted attention from food and dietary communities.
While some argue that the removal of garlic and onion aligns with certain religious dietary practices, fish is traditionally classified as non-vegetarian in Indian cuisine.
No official policy change has been announced, and the statement remains a personal opinion.
The debate underscores ongoing discussions about dietary definitions in India.
The claim was reported by news18.com and has attracted attention from food and dietary communities.
While some argue that the removal of garlic and onion aligns with certain religious dietary practices, fish is traditionally classified as non-vegetarian in Indian cuisine.
No official policy change has been announced, and the statement remains a personal opinion.
The debate underscores ongoing discussions about dietary definitions in India.