When a sanskrit Phd, who happened to be Muslim was appointed as literature professor in BHU, Banares Hindu University, 'students' protested his appointment. Surprisingly there are a number of Muslims who are also scholars in sanskrit and likewise a number of Hindus who teach Urdu, telling you that language and religion are two different things, something the students have yet to learn. Watch the genesis of the crisis and the aftermath in Bisbo's interesting video and make sure to stay back till the end limerick. Sources
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OP India, Indian Express, The Times of India, PRS India, National Assessment and Accreditation Council
BBC
The Muslim Sanskrit professor boycotted over his religion; Nov 29, 2019
Hindustan Times
‘Hindus have served as head of BHU Urdu dept with utmost commitment’; Sudhir Kumar; Nov 20, 2019
Times of India
Meet the ‘pandits’ of Sanskrit; Mohammed Wajihuddin; Nov19, 2019
BHU professor: I am a Muslim, why can't I teach Sanskrit; Rajeev Dikshit; Nov 18, 2019
New Indian Express
Teaching Sanskrit has nothing to do with religion: BHU prof Firoz Khan amid student protests; Namita Bajpai; Nov 19, 2019
Indian Express
Protests in BHU against hiring of a Muslim Sanskrit professor speak of dismal times; Rajesh Kochhar; Updated: November 18, 2019
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Firoz Khan became professor of sanskrit at BHU
But he was a Muslim so trouble brew
Because they got confused
Religion and language they fused
Instead they missed an opportunity to widen their hues
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