BJD opposes Odisha government’s proposal for biometric attendance for college students
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has criticized the Odisha government's plan to implement biometric attendance for college students, calling it an intimidation tactic. The party argues that the government should focus on improving basic educational facilities instead.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader political debate over educational policy and the balance between administrative discipline and student welfare.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) criticised the Mohan Majhi Government’s move to introduce a biometric attendance system (biometric identity-based attendance) for college students alleging that it was an attempt intimidate students in the name of discipline.
“The State Government, in an attempt to hide its own inefficiency, is talking about biometric attendance for students. The government is trying to intimidate students in the name of discipline. Such an approach of the government towards ‘Gen-Z’ is not appropriate,” said BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty on Thursday (August 27, 2026).
“Biometric attendance has still not been introduced for teachers and staff in colleges across the State. In this context, proposing to introduce a biometric attendance system for students is a reflection of the Toghlak policy of the State Government,” said Mr. Mohanty.
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