By Divya Tiwary Nov 22, 2019 1:53:17 PM IST (Published)
The appointment of an assistant professor named Feroze Khan to teach Sanskrit in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) triggered a wave of protests by a group of students. Their grouse — how can a Muslim teach Sanskrit?
Varanasi, one of the holiest cities for Hindus, has been mired in an unholy mess. The appointment of an assistant professor named Feroze Khan to teach Sanskrit in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) triggered a wave of protests by a group of students. Their grouse — how can a Muslim teach Sanskrit? Khan’s appointment goes against the university norms, according to them.
On Friday, the department reopened, according to the university.
Clearly, the protesting students know little about Varanasi or for that BHU. Let’s start with the city.