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January 29, 2012

Madhya Pradesh: Non veg food dropped and dress code in university after pressure from Hindu Right student group

From: Times of India
MPBOU takes back decision
TNN Jan 19, 2012

BHOPAL: In yet another incident of moral policing by the activists of Akhil Bhartiya Vidharthi Parishad (ABVP) , the Bhopal based Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University (MPBOU) has decided to drop the non-vegetarian menu from the list of the canteen.

The ABVP workers demonstrated in protest against the non vegetarian meals being included in the university canteen menu.

When contacted, vice-chancellor of MPBOU, Prof SK Singh said that the university has decided to take back the decision of including non-vegetarian meals in the menu of the canteen. "A tender regarding the catering was floated by the university. It was just a routine practice of floating the tender for catering service in which non-veg was also included. However, we have decided to drop it from the menu after a section opposed the step," Prof Singh said.

Meanwhile, a spokesman of the ABVP said that " non -vegetarian food is served no where in the campus. Such institutions are the temple of education and serving such food is against the ethics." In a release on Wednesday he said, "this act should condemned."

On Wednesday ,the ABVP threatened to continue its agitation and succumbing under the pressure, the VC dropped the non-veg dishes from the menu.

In Bhopal, a dress code was introduced in MLB girls college after a move initiated by the ABVP last year. Amidst resistance from students, the dress code was implemented from January 2 this year.