Non-Veg Meals Return to Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper After Backlash
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News18•01-02-2026, 18:41
Non-Veg Meals Return to Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper After Backlash
- •Indian Railways will soon introduce non-vegetarian food options on Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, announced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- •The decision follows a political controversy, with TMC leaders accusing the Centre of imposing vegetarianism and disregarding West Bengal's food culture.
- •TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh emphasized passengers' freedom to choose and the importance of offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- •BJP dismissed the criticism, calling it politicization of an operational matter; some passengers also noted the lack of a 'no-food' option.
- •The Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper connects West Bengal and Assam, halting at 13 stations, and aims to enhance passenger comfort.
Why It Matters: Indian Railways will reintroduce non-vegetarian meals on Vande Bharat Sleeper trains after public and political backlash.
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