Sacred Threads Stir Tensions at CET
Controversy has arisen at Krupanidhi College in Madivala during the Common Entrance Test as invigilators demanded the removal of sacred threads worn by Brahmin students, despite previous assurances from authorities. Parents expressed outrage, prompting promises of corrective action from educational officials and the state government.
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A controversy has arisen after five Brahmin students at Krupanidhi College in Madivala, were compelled to remove their sacred threads during the Common Entrance Test (CET). The invigilators demanded removal of the threads, despite standing instructions that such cultural symbols should not be touched.
Last year, a similar issue led to government directives safeguarding the sacred threads during the CET. However, in a worrying repeat of events, students once again faced cultural insensitivity, sparking outrage among parents and religious communities.
Prominent education officials, including the state's Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar, have vowed action against the responsible invigilators. This incident underscores ongoing tensions between cultural practices and examination protocols in educational settings.
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