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In which Indian city did chaat vendors historically face legal bans over street 'contamination' before chaat became a booming street food industry?
Answer
Delhi
Delhi authorities at various points restricted or banned street chaat vendors citing hygiene and 'contamination' concerns, yet the city's chaat culture persisted and grew into a major economic force.
💡 Did you know?
Indian chaat vendors in Delhi once faced legal bans for 'contaminating' streets, yet these snacks now generate billions in annual street food economy.
Other options people guess
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Chennai
Topics
- street-food
- india
- chaat
- asia
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