Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday said the Jain lifestyle of vegetarianism is recognised the world over as a model of environmental responsibility and that he turned vegetarian over two decades ago.

Addressing an event to mark the 8th 180 'Upvas Parna' ceremony of Jain Acharya Hansratna Surishwar here, the vice president said ahimsa, as propagated by Jain spiritual leaders, is the way to bring world peace.

''The Jain lifestyle of vegetarianism, compassion towards animals and sustainable living is recognised worldwide as a model of environmental responsibility,'' Radhakrishnan said.

He said he was fond of non-vegetarian food, but quit it in 2000 after a visit to Kashi.

Following the practice of foregoing something one likes the most before taking a holy dip in the Ganga, he g

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