Karnataka Bandh on March 22: No postponement of exam, says minister Madhu Bangarappa

BENGALURU: Primary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Saturday said that it is not possible to postpone any examinations that are already scheduled for March 22 in view of the Karnataka Bandh. He said that exams for Classes 7, 8, and 9 are already scheduled on that date and cannot be postponed.

“Even if there is a bandh, no exams will be postponed. The exams will take place as scheduled. The protesters should cooperate to ensure that the students are not troubled. I request the protesters not disrupt the exams, as they are crucial for the students’ future”, he said.

The minister stressed that the students’ future depends on these exams and that there should be no obstacles to their future. He also clarified that the protesters should not stop students from attending their exams.

“The exams for Classes 6, 7, 8, and 9 will take place as scheduled. Students should attend their exams without any confusion. The timetable has already been prepared and announced, and changing it now would cause difficulties”, the minister noted. He also made it clear that postponing the exams is not right in the best interests of the children.