Food chain uses saint’s image to promote biryani, sparks outrage

BELAGAVI: A wellknown restaurant chain specialising in biryani had to pull down shutters at its outlets on Thursday after its posters showing a Hindu saint appreciating the rice and meat dish sparked outrage among several organisations. Police had to be deployed to prevent any violence.
As Hindu organisations claimed that the hotel management had insulted their saints and traditions, VHP and Bajrang Dal leaders met the police commissioner to demand action. BJP leaders urged people to come forward and register their protest. The chain later took down the controversial posters and apologised for hurting religious sentiments.