SSLC exam to be held; schools in Karnataka to re-open after Aug: Minister
Bengaluru: A decision on reopening schools in Karnataka would be taken after August but class X board exams would be held on June 25 as per the recent schedule announced by the state government, Minister for Primary and Secondary Education S Suresh Kumar said on Tuesday.
Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry have canceled the class X exams and decided to promote the candidates to the next level because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On the re-opening of schools in Karnataka, Suresh Kumar said, "At the most, we may decide after August in this regard (about opening the schools). In our cabinet meeting too, we shall discuss it and then take a call."
The Minister made these announcements while speaking to reporters in Udupi.
Clarifying that there is neither an intention nor a decision to re-open the schools at this juncture, Kumar said even if the state government wishes so, it would be done in a phased manner - High school first, then middle school or higher primary school.
"We will keep everyone's interest in mind before taking a decision," he said.
Regarding the SSLC examination, the minister said, "After deliberating with many experts, we kept the interest of children in mind and are holding the examination taking all precautions."
He added that the issue of holding the SSLC examination was discussed in the High Court as well.
Kumar said the Human Resource Development Ministry and Ministry of Home Affairs have given green signal to hold the exam.
He appealed to the people not to create any confusion among children about the examination when they are seriously preparing for it.
The examination was supposed to take place on March 27 and was put on hold due to coronavirus lockdown, and it was decided it would be conducted on June 25.
In the meanwhile, many schools insisted to reopen and start the classes.
There were reports of a good number of schools conducting online classes.
Opportunity in Supplementary Examination:
Minister Suresh Kumar said that if the students in the Containment Zones are not able to take appear for the exam from June 25, they will be allowed to write the exam as Fresh Candidate in the Supplementary Examination.
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
