A WhatsApp advisory by Seven Square Academy in Mira Road asking parents not to send root vegetables during Paryushan Parva has triggered controversy. MNS objected, questioning the school’s authority over students’ food choices. BJP MLA Narendra Mehta clarified that the message was only a request and not compulsory. The issue has revived earlier food-related debates in Mira-Bhayandar.
Mira Bhayandar: A fresh controversy has flared up in the political and social circles of Mira Bhayandar following a message sent on a WhatsApp group for parents of Seven Square Academy School located in Mira Road East. Citing the festival of Paryushan, the school requested parents not to send root vegetables—such as onions, garlic, potatoes, and beetroots—in their children's tiffin boxes. This appeal has drawn strong opposition from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
Dietary appeal sparks debate
For the past few months, the political atmosphere in Mira Bhayandar has been charged over various social and linguistic issues, including tensions between Marathi and non-Marathi groups, as well as the Jain, Marwari, and Gujarati communities. The latest disagreement over students' diets has added another layer to these ongoing debates.
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