Social media users blame communal politics for plunge in performance of DK, Udupi in SSLC results
Bengaluru: After the performances of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts plunged in the recently announced SSLC results in the state, several social media users blamed communally pushed politics and issues in the region for the poor performance of the districts.
Udupi and Dakshina Kannada both would usually find place in top tier slots of the list of districts of the state in the SSLC examination, and the districts were known as intellectually advanced.
The two districts were recently eclipsed by the controversial Hijab row and the social and political unrest that followed. Hassan and Chikkaballapur however replaced Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts at the top of the chart.
Dakshina Kannada plunged to an unusual 20th position while Udupi managed to secure 13th place, a relatively unusual spot for the coastal district.
Attributing the backward trend to the communal politics in schools and colleges, several social media users expressed their outrage over the recent controversies citing the plunge as a repercussion of the same.
“Once a region of intelligent people, has now neglected education in the name of religion. Udupi district which would be at the top two in the list always has come down to 13th in the state. Salute to this achievement. Come, my Hindu student friends, let us fight against Hijab. Let us fight for our religion. Let education go to hell. We are used to be the slaves…Jai Shriram”, said Gajusanketh P Rao in a Facebook post.
Further, in another social media post, Nishanth Mandagadde said that, “Earlier, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Chikkamagaluru would be at the top of the results list. Now we see them in the centre. Religious intoxication among students is gradually snatching their future away. If this continues, we may have to look for the districts from the bottom of the list in the coming years. Shivamogga has already settled at the bottom.”
Several social media users have expressed their concerns over bringing communal politics into education while commenting on the transition of the two intelligent districts into regions of communal politics.
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Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu and Kashmir tighten grip with 527/6 vs Karnataka on Day 2
Hubballi (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir piled on the agony for Karnataka, reaching a commanding 527 for six against the eight-time champions before bad light forced an early end to the second day of the Ranji Trophy final here on Wednesday.
Resuming on 284/2, J&K batters capitalised on a good surface with Kanhaiya Wadhawan and skipper Paras Dogra scoring 70 each to keep the scoreboard moving at a steady pace.
Shubham Pundir (121) had set the tone earlier, while Yawer Hassan (88) and Abdul Samad (61) ensured Karnataka bowlers were made to toil for long periods.
Sahil Lotra, who found a place in the XI due to Vanshaj Sharma's injury, grabbed his opportunity with a fluent unbeaten 57 at No. 7, becoming the sixth J&K batter to cross the 50-run mark.
Abid Mushtaq was unbeaten on 20 as J&K ended the day firmly in control.
For Karnataka, pacer Prasidh Krishna was the pick of the bowlers with 3/90, but it was largely a day of hard grind for the hosts, who rotated as many as six bowlers.
Karun Nair also rolled his arm over for a couple of overs of part-time off-spin in search of a breakthrough.
Brief Scores:
Jammu and Kashmir: 527/6 in 156 overs (Shubham Pundir 121, Yawer Hassan 88, Paras Dogra 70, Kanhaiya Wadhawan 70, Abdul Samad 61, Sahil Lotra 57 batting, Abid Mushtaq 20 batting; Prasidh Krishna 3/90) vs Karnataka.
