Congress criticised the BJP for serving only vegetarian food at a BRICS Summit gala dinner. Rahul Gandhi noted that eighty percent of Indians are non-vegetarian and enjoy diverse cuisine. Pawan Khera stated the BJP's dietary impositions are deeply problematic for international dignitaries. He questioned if the government felt ashamed of India's rich culinary diversity. The gala dinner featured an elaborate vegetarian menu for the VVIP guests.