Meat and alcohol were allegedly served at the Diwali party hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10, Downing Street, offending some British Hindus.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Diwali celebration at No. 10 Downing Street sparked controversy among British Indians. The inclusion of meat and alcohol in the menu drew criticism and was deemed disrespectful to the religious significance of the festival.

Community organisation Insight UK questioned the “appalling lack of understanding” of the spiritual aspect of the Hindu festivals.

Satish K Sharma, a prominent British Hindu pandit, hit out at the Prime Minister's office of a "complete lack of sensitivity and simple consultation".

British Hindus have expressed disappointment over the inclusion of non-vegetarian food and alcohol at a recent Diwali reception hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They cite a lack of consultation and sensitivity towards the religious significance of the festival,