The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has publicly addressed recent media reports suggesting the organization had issued guidelines or mandates concerning the types of food to be consumed during the Durga Puja festival. Specifically, reports had circulated claiming the group was pushing for a 'satvik' (pure or vegetarian) diet during the celebrations.

In a statement, a VHP representative explicitly denied these claims, asserting that no such directive had been issued by the organization. Furthermore, the spokesperson emphasized that the VHP does not issue 'fatwas,' a term typically associated with religious edicts in Islamic tradition, to clarify their stance on the matter. The organization's statement serves as a direct rebuttal to the rumors that had been circulating in various media outlets regarding their involvement in dictating dietary practices for the festival. As of now, no further evidence or documentation has been provided by other parties to substantiate the initial reports of a VHP-led food mandate.