Sonu Tyagi, Founder, Go Spiritual, Responds To UP Minister Sanjay Nishad’s ‘Fish Without Onion-Garlic Is Vegetarian’ Claim.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, 14th of August, 2026 : Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad’s recent assertion that fish cooked without onion and garlic qualifies as vegetarian has drawn a clear and principled response from Go Spiritual.

Speaking at an event in Gorakhpur, Nishad claimed that earlier statements to this effect had gone unchallenged by religious leaders and therefore stood as correct. He also linked the fish symbol to Nishad community identity and emblems associated with the Uttar Pradesh government.

Go Spiritual, through its flagship Go Veg initiative, has firmly rejected any attempt to reclassify animal flesh as vegetarian on the basis of cooking methods. The organisation maintains that true vegetarianism is rooted in compassion for all living beings and cannot be redefined by the absence of onion or garlic.

Sonu Tyagi, Founder of Go Spiritual and Approach Entertainment Group, articulated the response with characteristic clarity:

“Spirituality is not just about prayer or rituals; it’s about aligning our actions with our inner values of compassion, kindness, and respect for all living beings. Consuming a plant-based, guilt-free diet is an essential part of this journey. When we stop the cycle of violence against animals, we also clear our subconscious of guilt and allow our spiritual growth to flourish.”

Tyagi further emphasised the spiritual foundation of the campaign:

“Our spiritual traditions teach us that all living beings have a soul, and harming animals disrupts the spiritual harmony that connects us all. A vegetarian diet minimises harm and reflects a commitment to kindness and respect for all life forms. The greatness of Indian culture, spirituality, and traditions lies in their teachings of compassion and respect for all life. Through our ‘Go Veg’ campaign, we want to bring this message to people all over the world, encouraging them to live in harmony with nature and all of God’s creation.”

Sonu Tyagi is an acclaimed award-winning writer, director, and producer with more than two decades of experience in the Indian media and entertainment landscape. He holds a degree in Psychology and has pursued advanced studies in Advertising Management, Journalism, and Filmmaking. Beginning his career with leading advertising agencies and media houses, he founded his own ventures at the age of 24.

Today he leads Approach Entertainment Group, a multi-vertical powerhouse specialising in film production, celebrity management, advertising and corporate films, film marketing, events, and entertainment marketing. The group also includes Approach Communications (a PR, digital and integrated communications agency) and Approach Bollywood (a dedicated Bollywood and entertainment newswire and app).

Tyagi has contributed to over 40 Bollywood films across production, marketing, writing, and creative consultation. He co-produced and created the acclaimed spiritual web series Two Great Masters, which explores the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and Paramahansa Yogananda. He is also co-producing the upcoming global film Liberation and serves as Creative Producer on the satirical Hindi comedy Camp Decent, starring Rajpal Yadav, Brajendra Kala, Hemant Pandey, and Sara Khan.

His work has earned recognitions including the Yuva Ratn Award, the Bizz India 2010 Award from the World Confederation of Business, the Service Excellence Award from the Worldwide Marketing Organization, the PR Agency of the Year Award, and the honour of being named among the Top Most Leaders in Mental Health at the 7th World Mental Health Congress & Awards.

Go Spiritual, founded by Sonu Tyagi as a spiritual and wellness organisation, is dedicated to spiritual awareness, philanthropy, mental health and wellness, Ayurveda, media, spiritual tourism, organic living, and social causes. It operates as an initiative of Approach Entertainment Group and runs platforms including Go Spiritual News Magazine & App, with plans for Web TV and OTT content focused on uplifting and conscious living.

Through the Go Veg campaign—repeatedly relaunched on World Vegetarian Day—Go Spiritual promotes plant-based living as a practical expression of ahimsa, while also running complementary efforts such as the Bhookh Mitao hunger-relief campaign and support for stray and homeless animals.

In responding to Nishad’s remarks, Go Spiritual underscores that no culinary technicality can erase the act of taking a sentient life. The Go Veg initiative continues to invite individuals to choose a diet free of animal suffering as a practical expression of spiritual integrity and kindness toward all living beings.