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India's West Bengal reinstates eggs in school meals after backlash

The Indian state of West Bengal will reinstate eggs in its free school meal program following public outcry. The previous decision by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government to replace eggs with vegetarian alternatives sparked criticism from educators, nutritionists, and parents concerned about protein intake for underprivileged children. The government's move had ignited a debate about food, religion, and vegetarianism in India. AI

RANK_REASON Policy reversal by a state government in response to public outcry and debate over religious and dietary practices. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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India's West Bengal reinstates eggs in school meals after backlash

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    India’s West Bengal shells out for eggs in school meals after outcry

    India’s West Bengal state will bring back eggs to free school meals after a backlash against a decision by its Hindu nationalist government to replace them with vegetarian alternatives, officials have said. The reversal follows criticism from teachers, nutritionists and parents w…