Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and members of the  Arunima Kumar Dance Company hold candles to light a lamp during a reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate Diwali in London, Britain. Reuters A party is normally meant for celebrations and fun.

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.

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

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.

Some British Hindus took to social media to voice their objections over a lack of proper consultation ahead of UK PM’s Diwali reception, where non-vegetarian snacks and alcohol were included on the menu,