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Fine for Fenugreek Greens! Mira-Bhayandar School's Bizarre Decree Sparks Parental Outrage
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News18•22-09-2026, 08:15
Fine for Fenugreek Greens! Mira-Bhayandar School's Bizarre Decree Sparks Parental Outrage
- •A student in Mira-Bhayandar was fined 20 rupees for bringing fenugreek greens (methi bhaji) in their lunchbox.
- •The incident occurred at Tapovan Vidyalaya, where 'Banned fenugreek greens' was written on the student's notebook.
- •The student was not allowed to eat their home-brought lunch and was given canteen food, for which 20 rupees were demanded.
- •This follows a previous incident during Paryushan where a 50-rupee fine was imposed for bringing vegetables like onion, potato, and carrot.
- •The Education Department has issued a notice to the school, and further action on this new controversy is awaited.
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A student was barred from eating their home-brought lunch containing fenugreek greens, had a remark written on their notebook, and was provided canteen food for a demanded charge of 20 rupees.
Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation Education Officer Sulabha Wathare issued a show cause notice to Tapovan Vidyalaya on September 17 following complaints regarding the Paryushan period regulations and a 50-rupee fine.
Schools restricted non-vegetarian food, onions, garlic, potatoes, beetroot, ginger, carrots, and fenugreek greens during the Paryushan festival period.
