Non-veg food, alcohol on menu of UK PM's Diwali reception event triggers row
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Non-veg food, alcohol on menu of UK PM's Diwali reception event triggers row

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Several British Hindus have voiced their concerns over the lack of cultural sensitivity regarding the menu at a Diwali reception hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street on October 29. "The choice of menu at the Diwali celebration hosted by the Prime Minister himself displays an appalling lack of understanding or respect for the religious traditions associated with the festival of Diwali," Insight UK said. @Keir_Starmer mayâ€æ https://t.co/GxCcXrfYr7 pic.twitter.com/czzDQfv5jq — Pt Satish K Sharma MBCS FRSA FRAS November 10, 2024 The reception, which took place following the Labour Party's victory in the July general election, was attended by British Indian community leaders, parliamentarians, and professionals. Downing Street has not yet commented on the choice of menu for the event, which was the first Diwali reception held since the Labour Party took office.

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After backlash from British Indian community, Keir Starmer apologises for controversial Diwali party menu
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1 month, 1 week ago

After backlash from British Indian community, Keir Starmer apologises for controversial Diwali party menu

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office on Friday issued an apology for a “mistake” following backlash over its food menu, including alcohol and meat, at last month’s Diwali reception, causing distress among several members of British Indian community, according to a report UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office on Friday issued an apology for a “mistake” following backlash over its …

Keir Starmer apologises after meat and alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali event
1 month, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer apologises after meat and alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali event

Live Mint  

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UK PM's office apologises after row over non-veg food, alcohol at Diwali reception
1 month, 1 week ago

UK PM's office apologises after row over non-veg food, alcohol at Diwali reception

India Today  

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office issued an apology on Friday for a "mistake" in the organisation of its Diwali reception at 10 Downing Street after receiving criticism from some British Hindus regarding the inclusion of non-vegetarian food and alcohol at the event. “As a practising Hindu representing thousands of Hindus within my own constituency of Leicester East, I have been …

'Will not happen again': UK PM Office apologises for serving non-veg and drinks at Diwali reception
1 month, 1 week ago

'Will not happen again': UK PM Office apologises for serving non-veg and drinks at Diwali reception

India TV News  

London: Amid a row over non-vegetarian food served during Diwali reception, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office on Friday apologised for the "mistake". The statement came a day after British Indian Conservative Party MP Shivani Raja issued a formal letter to Starmer expressing concerns over the reception not being “in keeping with the customs of many Hindus”. The Downing Street …

A meaty affair: Why UK PM Keir Starmer’s Diwali party has angered British-Hindus
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent Diwali bash has left a bad taste in the mouths of British-Hindus, with some questioning the ‘appalling lack of understanding of the spiritual aspect of the Hindu festival’. The reason: the party at 10 Downing had lamb kebabs and alcohol on the menu Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and members of the ​​Arunima Kumar …

British Hindus object to non-veg, alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali reception
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British Hindus object to non-veg, alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali reception

Deccan Chronicle  

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British Hindus objects to non-veg, alcohol served at UK PM's Diwali reception
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British Hindus objects to non-veg, alcohol served at UK PM's Diwali reception

India TV News  

In a surprising turn of events, some British Hindus took to social media to voice their objections over a lack of proper consultation ahead of a Diwali reception hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London, where non-vegetarian snacks and alcohol were reportedly included on the menu. The community organisation Insight UK raised questions over the …

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Inside photos of Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty's Diwali celebration with family at 10 Downing Street
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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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Live Mint  

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