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The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur sparked public backlash and subsequently removed a social media post regarding a memorandum of understanding with ISKCON focused on student well-being.
West Bengal will separately provide eggs in school meals after public outcry, while ISKCON will supply 'Satvik' meals to schools in the region.
The Kalinga Sena, led by Hemant Rath, has threatened ISKCON devotees, vowing to prevent their entry into Puri during the upcoming Rath Yatra on July 16, citing a dispute over the timing of the festival.
ISKCON Kolkata has removed its Vice President, Radharaman Das, following heated debates and controversy surrounding the decision to drop eggs from the midday meal scheme in West Bengal.
A political dispute has emerged in West Bengal after eggs were reportedly dropped from mid-day meals, with TMC accusing BJP of imposing a vegetarian cultural template amidst ISKCON's vegetarian-only menu.
During his US tour, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh participated in a homeless outreach initiative at ISKCON's birthplace temple while discussing spiritual approaches to global peace.
The West Bengal government announced a pilot project to include eggs in mid-day meals, even as ISKCON will continue to provide 'Satvik' vegetarian food in Kolkata schools. This decision aims to address nutritional needs while accommodating different dietary preferences.
ISKCON has 'bowed out of discussion' following the Puri royal's latest statement in the ongoing row over Rath Yatra celebrations abroad.
Radharamn Das, known for his defense of vegetarian mid-day meals, has been dismissed from his role as spokesperson for ISKCON.
The Supreme Court is set to consider establishing a bench to hear a review plea concerning the ISKCON Bengaluru temple, amidst an ongoing dispute between different factions of ISKCON.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has reiterated the policy of providing vegetarian midday meals in Kolkata schools, stating that ISKCON can contribute to bringing peace.
The Puri temple administration has written to the President and Prime Minister, expressing its disagreement with ISKCON regarding the conduct of Rath Yatra events abroad.
West Bengal's education department is considering adopting an Odisha-like model to ensure eggs remain on the midday meal menu, offering schools additional funds to purchase them independently. This initiative aims to address the controversy surrounding Iskcon's vegetarian-only menu.