A passenger’s recent complaint about ‘Halal’ tea being served on an Indian Railways coach has caused a stir on social media. The video capturing the incident quickly went viral, showing a Hindu passenger expressing his concern over the product, as the term ‘Halal’ often refers to meat or animal-related items, leading him to question whether the beverage contains non-vegetarian elements.
In the video, the passenger can be seen calling an IRCTC official and explaining the situation. “Sawan ka mahina chal raha hai, aap halal chai pila rahe hain (You are serving halal tea during the month of Sawan),” he voiced his concern.
In response, the staff assured him that the tea is indeed vegetarian, saying, “Chai vegetarian hi hota hai, sir (Tea is vegetarian only).” They also acknowledged the issue raised by the passenger and promised to address it to ensure the comfort of all passengers.
The incident occurred on the Vande Bharat Express, where the passenger was served a tea from the brand ‘Chaizup.’ The tea premix carried a ‘halal certification,’ even though it was labeled as ‘100% vegetarian,’ which left the passenger perplexed and worried, especially during the Hindu’s holy month of Shravan…
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