Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Vande Bharat Express Meal Controversy
The Vande Bharat Express train, which goes from Howrah in West Bengal to Kamakhya in Assam, only serves vegetarian meals right now.
Both the Trinamool Congress and the BJP in West Bengal want the train to also offer non-vegetarian meals, especially fish, because many people in Bengal like to eat fish.
The BJP's support for this idea is surprising because they usually don't agree with the Trinamool Congress.
A woman from Bhutan named Anusha made a video about her trip on the train that went viral.
She liked the train's modern design and good food.
Many people on social media also liked the video and thought the train was impressive.
The railway officials say the meal menu was decided by the Railway Board and the Northeast Frontier Railway.
Vande Bharat Express currently serves only vegetarian meals on its Howrah to Kamakhya route.
Trinamool Congress and BJP in West Bengal demand non-vegetarian meal options, especially fish.
BJP state chief Samik Bhattacharya supports the demand, surprising many.
A viral video by Anusha from Bhutan praises the train's modern design and onboard facilities.
Railway officials state that the meal menu was decided by the Railway Board and Northeast Frontier Railway.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress, BJP, Railway officials, Anusha from Bhutan
- What
- Demand for non-vegetarian meals on Vande Bharat Express and viral video praising the train
- When
- After the train's inauguration on January 17
- Where
- West Bengal and Assam, India
- Why
- Passengers prefer non-vegetarian meals, especially fish, and to highlight the train's modern features
- Train
- Vande Bharat Express
- Route
- Howrah to Kamakhya, Assam
- Inauguration Date
- January 17
- Current Meal Option
- Vegetarian only
- Demand
- Non-vegetarian meal option
- Opposition Parties
- Trinamool Congress and BJP
- BJP State Chief
- Samik Bhattacharya
- Viral Video Creator
- Anusha from Bhutan
- Video Views
- Over 115,000
Sources
Food brings Oppositions together: Samik backs call for non-veg meals on Vande Bharat
'Honestly Impressed': Foreigner After Inaugural Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Ride
Watch: Bhutan woman praises Vande Bharat sleeper train in viral video: 'Doesn’t feel like a typical train’
