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  Bangalore most vegan-friendly city in India 

            People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has named Bangalore the Most Vegan-Friendly City in India. on last saturday.

             Last Saturday, Cubbon Park was the venue of a different kind of potluck. There were many delicacies on offer, but all the items were 100 percent vegan. This event, organized by the informal group Vegan Bengaluru on the last Saturday of every month, is a joy for vegetarians who don't eat eggs or dairy products.

              In a statement, PETA said, "In addition to vegan, vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants, Vegania - a self-described 'virtual vegan country' that provides a forum for and campaigns on animal rights issues - is active in the city of Bangalore." PETA also commends Vegan Bengaluru, which organises outreach activities and offers tips on vegan eating.
               According to Google Trends, searches for the word 'vegan' are on the rise across the country, and most come from Bangalore," said a PETA member.
               Industrialist Dilip Bafna, a member of Vegan Bengaluru, said he has been a vegan since 1993 and benefited a lot from it. "I've been seeing a gradual rise in positive response to our group, be it on social media or at our meetings. There has been a great appeal to people's compassion because of which they are turning vegan. What right do people have to kill animals?" he said.

              Dilip Bafna, the founder of the Vegan Bengaluru Club, says he wasn’t aware of veganism when he adopted it 17 years ago. He was always involved with animal welfare activities and was a vegetarian. “Somewhere along, I felt ‘welfare’ wasn’t enough. There’s more to do. Animal rights are equally important. In 1993, I shunned milk products and all kinds’ of animal products,” he says.

               "Bangaloreans should be proud that their city is leading the country in healthy eating that is Earth- and animal-friendly," said PETA India nutritionist Bhuvaneshwari Gupta, adding, "Vegans can Save many animals a year, just by not eating them."

                Bangalore has seen a rise in awareness about veganism as a lifestyle choice. A number of non-vegans, especially those with lactose intolerance or those on dairy-free diets, visit vegan fairs that happen in the city quite regularly.

                 A Facebook page specifically for vegans in Bangalore has helped a number of them connect with fellow vegans, sharing recipes, events, restaurants and even the locations of vegan-friendly shops.