'Fish Without Garlic, Onion Is Vegetarian': UP Minister Sanjay Nishad's Odd Claim

News cities lucknow-news 'Fish Without Garlic, Onion Is Vegetarian': UP Minister Sanjay Nishad's Odd ClaimLast Updated:August 11, 2026, 14:52 ISTUP minister Sanjay Nishad claimed fish without garlic and onion is vegetarian, at a News18 event where he also joked about Ravi Kishan and sent a pointed message to rivals.Rapid ReadRapid ReadSummarized by AI.+Got Question about the News?Sanjay Nishad said that PM Modi and CM Yogi welcomed both the Nishad community's baton and its flag, and that those who opposed "Nishad Raj" did not belong in the country.Uttar Pradesh minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad claimed at News18 Uttar Pradesh/Uttarakhand’s ‘Badalta Purvi Uttar Pradesh’ event that fish cooked without garlic and onion counts as vegetarian food, arguing that since no religious authority had contradicted the claim when first made, silence meant it was correct.“When it was earlier said that fish without garlic and onion is vegetarian, no ‘Maharaj ji’ countered it. Staying silent means the statement is correct," Nishad said, smiling as he made the point. He went on to claim that the symbol of the Uttar Pradesh government, a bow and an arrow, is the emblem of the Nishad community — one he said the community takes pride in.Recommended StoriesUttar Pradesh Will Be Trillion-Dollar Economy In Next 3 Years: CM Yogi Adityanath'Breakfast In Mumbai, Lunch In Gorakhpur': Yogi's Latest Joke On Ravi Kishan Goes Viral, Actor Laughs Out Loud'Our Youth Are Talented': CM Yogi's Shoutout To Gen Z After Massive Students' Protest Over NEET Paper LeakUP Mafia Sucked Blood, Mosquitoes Spread Diseases, BJP Govt Got Rid Of Both: CM Yogi Adityanath At News18 India EventWhat Did He Say About His London Trip And Ravi Kishan?Nishad also recounted a recent trip to London, where he shared a stage with Gorakhpur MP and Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan.“Ravi Kishan ji entertained everyone with his songs, while I wore everyone out," he said, before adding a line aimed at Britain’s political landscape: “India used to look like London once, but today London looks like India. Even Britain chose an Indian prime minister."What Was His Message To Political Rivals?Nishad then turned combative, declaring that anyone who welcomed “Nishad Raj’s danda [baton/stick]" was a brother, while anyone who opposed it would be branded a “kasai" (butcher).He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed both the Nishad community’s baton and its flag, and that those who opposed “Nishad Raj" did not belong in the country.He closed with a rhymed political appeal, asserting that the Nishad community had abandoned the “flag of the dishonest" — a reference to the BSP, SP and Congress — and would no longer tolerate being beaten down, having instead taken up its own party’s banner and put a stop to what he called their “business."News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismAbout the AuthorNews DeskThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, ...Read MoreLocation :Gorakhpur, India, IndiaFirst Published:August 11, 2026, 14:52 ISTDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Loading comments...Read More