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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Meet Puri's 'Bahubali' Anil Gochikar: The vegetarian bodybuilder amid the egg vs soya debate who trained at ancient Jagaghars to become Mr India

The debate over eggs versus soya as a source of protein has intensified after the West Bengal government decided to replace eggs with soya and rajma in mid-day meals at schools in Kolkata. While supporters of eggs have taken to social media to argue that eggs are a superior source of protein, advocates of vegetarian diets have countered that soya is equally nutritious.

Amid the heated discussion, one name has repeatedly surfaced on social media: Anil Gochikar , popularly known as the "Bahubali of Puri."

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