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BHU’s professor Firoz Khan is in Sanskrit dept, will continue to teach Sanskrit: Govt

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Dec 13, 2019 09:29 AM IST

HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said “Firoz Khan is in the Sanskrit department, and will remain there.” He also said the assistant professor will continue to teach Sanskrit.

Seeking to put an end to the controversy over the appointment of a Muslim professor in BHU’s Sanskrit department, HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank” on Thursday told Lok Sabha that Firoz Khan is in the varsity’s Sanskrit department and will continue to teach that language.

In this undated handout photo, is seen Professor Firoz Khan who was appointed as assistant professor in the Sanskrit department of Benaras Hindu University (BHU)(PTI)
In this undated handout photo, is seen Professor Firoz Khan who was appointed as assistant professor in the Sanskrit department of Benaras Hindu University (BHU)(PTI)

Participating in a debate on the Sanskrit Universities Bill, Danish Ali (BSP) referred to Benaras Hindu University assistant professor Khan, who was facing protests after being appointed to the post in the Sanskrit department of the varsity.

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Intervening in the debate, Pokhriyal said “Firoz Khan is in the Sanskrit department, and will remain there.” He also said the assistant professor will continue to teach Sanskrit.

Amid protests, Khan had reportedly joined joined Arts faculty of the varsity on Tuesday.

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