Hostel food hygiene has been a topic of debate among students at Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV). The recent incident has put this issue back under the spotlight.
On March 18, students at RGPV discovered what they alleged was a lizard in their meal during lunch at the campus canteen in Gandhinagar. Eyewitnesses expressed horror as a canteen worker was seen eating the suspected lizard, claiming it was merely a piece of capsicum.
The shocking moment was captured on video, which quickly went viral on social media, prompting outrage among the student body. “Bhai saab, yeh kya hai, dekh lo,” one student exclaimed, questioning the contents of their meal.
In response to the uproar, RGPV announced the formation of an inquiry committee to investigate the incident. The canteen operator, however, denied the allegations, insisting that the object was indeed a piece of capsicum. “Yeh toh shimla mirchi ka tukda hai,” the worker stated in defense.
Students are demanding that the canteen be shut down until the investigation is complete, raising concerns about food hygiene on campus. The university’s director assured that student health would not be compromised, emphasizing the importance of maintaining hygiene standards.
As the investigation unfolds, the incident has sparked a broader conversation about food safety in educational institutions. The staff member’s declaration that the object was a piece of capsicum was met with skepticism, as students recounted their horror at the scene.
“Shimla mirch hai yaar,” the canteen worker reiterated, attempting to quell the fears of the students. Yet, many remain unconvinced, with one student remarking, “Yeh pahu hai iske. Chipkali hai, uski aankh nikal rahi thi,” highlighting the disturbing nature of the discovery.
Details remain unconfirmed as the inquiry progresses, but the incident has undoubtedly raised alarms about the quality of food served on campus. Observers are closely watching how RGPV will address these serious concerns moving forward.
