VJ Gaelyn with MTV Hustle Contestants at the MTV Biryani March in Delhi

VJ Gaelyn with MTV Hustle Contestants at the MTV Biryani March in Delhi

Delhi has seen quite a few protest marches this past week. However, one march that took place on Monday concerned a not-so-serious cause, unless you believe the zeal of the protesters. About 600 students gathered near Jamia Hamdard on Monday afternoon and marched a kilometre to the New Delhi Institute of Management in Mehrauli , demanding ‘Justice for Biryani’. Joined by popular VJ Gaelyn Mendonca , the protesters had just one simple demand: Biryani be included as an emoticon on the major texting and social media platforms. Many protesters carried placards and banners proclaiming their love for the iconic Indian dish and pointing out the grave injustice done to it. “If ice cream , burgers, and pizza can be emoticon, then biryani is just as iconic,” claimed one protester.