'Food imposition': Malayalam author Madhavan asks why Bikaji, other snacks served in 'South Indian Vande Bharat'

Malayalam author N.S. Madhavan sparked a debate on social media platform by talking about the snacks that are served in Vande Bharat trains that are operational in South India.

In a post on X, the author who is known for Higuita, Thiruthu, Chulaimedile Shavanga, shared a photo of snacks that were served to him.

"They speak about language imposition. What about food imposition. Typical snacks served in South Indian Vande Bharat trains. This one from Bengaluru-Coimbatore VB," said Madhavan in a post on X.


Check his post here:

How did people react to the post?
"Yeah this is actually intriguing, never a central government or railways gave attention. Anyway these caterers don't know how to cook food either it is North Indian or south Indian, if you have not tasted worst food, then go and experience in railways and North people give knowledge to south Indians how they are better and why they are leaving north India, everyone knows !!!" said one user.

"I'm from North/West India and though I personally do not have any specific food preferences, I agree that trains serving a particular region should take into account the dietary preferences of the region," said another user.

"Train in any sector is not meant only for the people from that region. In India, anyone from any part of India can commute. The train must provide food that can satisfy the taste buds of everyone. If someone wants to have only local food, let them travel by bus," said one more user in response to the post.

"Vande Bharat CBE to BLR is a joke stops at Cantonment and not Majestic. just 30 odd minutes faster than other trains. Crappy food. Seats already dont incline properly. You pay more money for nothing," said one user on social media platform X.