Veeraswamy owner sues Crown Estate over lease, alleging bias against Indian cuisine

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Ranjit Mathrani, owner of London's historic Veeraswamy restaurant, is pursuing legal action against the Crown Estate after it refused to renew his lease. He claims the refusal demonstrates a disregard for the value of Indian culinary traditions relative to European ones. The Crown Estate has stated its decision was based on building-related issues and denies any cultural bias. Veeraswamy is the UK's oldest surviving Indian restaurant and has historically served prominent Indian political figures.

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