BJP MLAs question colleges holding exams during Dasara
Local BJP MLAs and student organizations are pressuring colleges in Mangaluru to reschedule examinations that conflict with the Dasara festival. Critics argue that holding exams during the major cultural event ignores student sentiments, while others advocate for dialogue over protests.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the tension between academic scheduling and the preservation of cultural and religious traditions.
Two BJP MLAs on Monday questioned some education institutes of holding examinations during the Dasara time. Referring to a section of students of St. Agnes College in Mangaluru holding a snap protest opposing the college holding odd semester undergraduate examinations from October 12 to October 28, former Minister and Karkala MLA V. Sunil Kumar condemned the timing of the examinations.
He said in a statement that proceeding with the examinations without considering the sentiments of students is inappropriate. “Mangaluru Dasara is a major cultural festival of the coastal region, and it is the responsibility of educational institutions to enable students to celebrate with their families and participate in Dasara events,” he said.
Insisting on conducting the examinations according to the original schedule goes against the interests of students, Mr. Kumar said. He urged the administration to take a positive decision that respects the students’ sentiments.
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