‘No Boyfriend, No Entry to College’ Notice of Odisha College Goes Viral

Jagatsinghpur: A fake notice issued at SVM Autonomous College in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur asking girl students to arrange at least one boyfriend each is going viral on social media.

The notice with the fake signature and seal of the SVM College Principal reads, “It is mandatory for all girls to have at least one boyfriend by 14^th February. This has been done for security purpose. Single girls will not be allowed to enter into the college premises. They will have to show a recent picture with their boyfriend. Spread Love.”

The incident invited sharp criticisms from several quarters.

The authorities of the college have claimed that the notice is fake. The authorities have also filed a complaint related to it.

“The fake notice dated 20.01.2023 has been notified without any official letter number and by misusing the scanned signature of the Principal with an intention of tarnishing the image and renowned institution,” said an FIR lodged by the college authorities with Jagatsinghpur police.

The college authorities have asked the police to take the necessary action on the issue.