Karnataka Minister calls NEET 'biggest scam of Modi government'
Raichur: Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, Karnataka Minister of Medical Education and Skill Development, has denounced the NEET examination as the "biggest scam of the Modi government." Speaking to the media on Friday, Dr. Patil expressed dismay over the reported irregularities in the NEET and UGC-NET exams, describing them as systemic failures that demand a thorough and impartial investigation.
Dr. Patil highlighted the ongoing nationwide protests demanding transparency and accountability in the examination process. He criticized the Union Government's response, accusing it of negligence and reluctance to address the concerns raised by students and various stakeholders.
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"The Central government's actions appear suspicious, and it seems they are shielding someone," Dr. Patil remarked, emphasizing the need for a CBI investigation into the matter. He stressed that the future of millions of students is at stake and called for strict legal action against those found guilty of manipulating the exam process.
Regarding the legality of NEET, Dr. Patil clarified that while the exam is mandated by law and upheld by the Supreme Court, the reported irregularities cannot be overlooked. He referenced Tamil Nadu's decision to eliminate entrance tests like NEET and suggested Karnataka should explore similar legal avenues.
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Karnataka School Edu Dept prohibits children from being made to dance to obscene songs
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka School Education Department has issued a circular strictly prohibiting children from being made to dance to obscene songs in educational and cultural programmes.
It stated that such dances would negatively impact students' mental health and moral values. It will create indiscipline and harm the sanctity of education.
"All the Deputy Directors (Administration) of the state's School Education Department have been asked to take strict measures to prevent children or students from dancing to obscene songs in all government, aided and unaided schools in the state," the office of the commissioner of the School Education Department said in a recent circular.
"If it is found that children are being made to dance to obscene songs, appropriate action will be taken against the headmaster or management of such school," it added.
The department also listed certain measures in this regard, which include: strictly prohibiting children from being made to dance to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes; selecting songs that are inspiring, positive, instilling national pride in children and reflecting the greatness, dignity, values, culture, and morality of the state.
Stating that the school headmaster and management are responsible for selecting songs and dances for cultural programmes, it said, they should also ensure that students wear decent clothes in dance or cultural programmes.
