'This is outrageous': African-British man eats chicken at ISKCON restaurant in London; 'anti-Hindu' act sparks massive outrage
After being told that the restaurant serves only vegetarian food, the man boldly took out a box of KFC chicken and started eating it inside the premises. Not only this, but he also took a step further by offering non-vegetarian food to both the customers and the staff.
The incident has triggered widespread outrage and sparked debate over whether his actions were driven by racism or anti-Hindu sentiment.
Shocking incident causes massive outrage on social media
As soon as the video surfaced on the internet, netizens strongly condemned the man's blatant disrespect for the restaurant's principles, labelling the act as racist.
Some even suggested that his behaviour may have stemmed from ignorance, while others think it was a deliberate move to insult the culture and religious sentiments of the Hindu community.
An African boy entered ISKCON's Govinda restaurant and confirmed if it is a vegetarian restaurant.He then took out his KFC Chicken and started eating it and offered them to other people to mock them.Totally expecting more of this from Sadiq Khan's London. Hate for Hindus in… pic.twitter.com/TD9mMGZcSV
Netizens react to the viral video
One X user (formerly called Twitter) said, "It was perfectly planned. He even came in with a cameraman. Let's see if the London Police takes any action against them."
It was perfectly planned. Even he came in with a cameraman.Let's see if London Police takes any action against them.
"This is outrageous! An African boy mocking ISKCON's Govinda restaurant by eating KFC chicken after confirming it's vegetarian is a blatant disrespect to Hindu values. Expecting more under Sadiq Khan's watch, with some calling London 'Londonistan,' hints at rising anti-Hindu sentiment. Time for stronger action against such hate!," another added.
This is outrageous! An African boy mocking ISKCON's Govinda restaurant by eating KFC chicken after confirming it's vegetarian is a blatant disrespect to Hindu values. Expecting more under Sadiq Khan's watch, with some calling London 'Londonistan,' hints at rising anti-Hindu…
While one believes that it is not a joke, "This incident isn't just a joke — it's a clear sign that some people have zero respect for others' faith and sentiments. Such behavior inside a religious space like ISKCON isn't casual; it's a deliberate provocation and mockery.
If actions like these are ignored, then in the name of 'tolerance,' disrespecting culture and belief will become the new normal."
"These western people will never understand what is culture and feelings."
"Only to hurt and disrespect someone's faith and sentiments this crackhead did this . How someone can carry this much hate , urge and courage to perform such an ugly act . He's not a human he's worst than animal," another added.
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