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Tukaram Mundhe gives quirky reply to schoolboy asking to restart school vada pav
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News18•09-10-2026, 13:11
Tukaram Mundhe gives quirky reply to schoolboy asking to restart school vada pav
- •FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe recently banned the sale of vada pav, samosas, burgers, and junk food in school canteens and within a 50-meter radius of schools.
- •A schoolboy confronted Mundhe in a viral video, asking him to restart the sale of vada pav near the school premises.
- •Responding to the student with a polite smile, Mundhe explained that life does not stop without vada pav and fried foods offer no nutrients.
- •When the student asked about Chinese food, Mundhe warned that the artificial colors and chemicals used in it are harmful to health.
- •Mundhe encouraged students to choose protein-rich and healthy foods over tasty junk food to stay fit and grow well.
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Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe completely banned the sale of items like vada pav, samosas, burgers, chips, chocolates, and cold drinks in school canteens and within a 50-meter radius of schools.
Tukaram Mundhe politely smiled and explained that life will not stop without vada pav, advising the student to avoid fried foods containing fatty acids and instead choose protein-rich, healthy foods.
When asked about Chinese food by a student, Tukaram Mundhe warned that the colors and chemicals used in Chinese food are harmful to health, advising students to choose healthy foods over tasty ones.
