The dish's invention is frequently attributed to Ashok Vaidya.
He is a street food vendor who began serving it near Dadar railway station in Mumbai, India, in 1966.
He was motivated by Balasaheb Thackeray, founder of the Shiv Sena political organisation, who encouraged Maharashtrians to become businesses.
His vada pav was a quick and cheap snack, ideal for the textile mill workers who passed by on their way to work.
It is become a popular street food in Mumbai, is now a globally recognized and celebrated dish in various parts of India and restaurants worldwide.
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