Aligarh: A major controversy has erupted in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) after a notice went viral on social media saying that chicken biryani would be replaced with beef biryani on Sunday lunch. The notice was found by students at Sir Shah Sulaiman Hall.
The notice was issued by two ‘authorised’ persons. “Sunday’s lunch menu has been changed, and beef biryani will be served instead of chicken biryani as per demand,” it read. However, issuing a clarification on the matter, the administration of the university called it a typing error. It also assured action against those responsible for the same.
As per news agency PTI, the AMU administration initially refrained from making a statement. However, as the matter increased, the university calling it an “unintentional mistake”.
The notice contained a clear typing error: AMU
“The matter was brought to our attention. We found that the notice was regarding the food menu. However, it contained a clear typing error. The notice was immediately withdrawn as it had no official signatures, raising doubts about its authenticity,” the statement by the university said.
It added, “Our provost has issued a show-cause notice to the two senior students responsible (for issuing the notice). We are taking this issue seriously to ensure strict adherence to university regulations.”
BJP leader reacts over ‘beef biryani’ menu
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nishit Sharma, while reacting to the incident criticised the university’s handling of the matter. An alumnus of AMU, he also accused the university of encouraging radicalism.
“The administration’s role in this is shameful. A notice was circulated at the Sir Shah Sulaiman Hall stating that beef biryani would be served instead of chicken biryani. The notice was displayed publicly, and it was the responsibility of the senior food committee members. Such actions indicate that the administration is encouraging radical elements and covering up student misconduct,” news agency PTI quoted him as saying.
