Amid this, UP minister Sanjay Nishad has made a surprising claim, saying that fish cooked without garlic and onion is vegetarian. Speaking at a news channel programme, Nishad said, “Fish prepared without garlic and onion is vegetarian.” What Did Nishad Say About The Nishad Community? Sanjay Nishad spoke at length about the Nishad community during News18 Uttar Pradesh-Uttarakhand's ‘Badalta Purvanchal’ programme. In a distinct style, Nishad also recited a slogan referring to the Nishad community: “Nishads have thrown away the flag of dishonest people, who conduct big businesses.