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Schoolboy's request for vada pav gets pragmatic reply from Tukaram Mundhe
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 01:16 AM
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A student asked for the return of vada pav to the school menu, and Tukaram Mundhe responded that life will continue without it.
In a recent interaction reported by The Economic Times, a schoolboy appealed to have vada pav reinstated in the institution's food offerings. The request was directed to Tukaram Mundhe, who holds a position of authority within the school. Responding to the student's plea, Mundye remarked, "Our life won’t stop if we don’t eat vada pav," indicating that the snack is not essential for daily life. The exchange highlights a broader discussion about the role of popular street food items in school canteens and the balance between student preferences and nutritional policies. No further details on any policy change were provided at the time of reporting.