Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao Criticizes Removal of Sacred Threads from Students at CET Centre
Dinesh Gundu Rao condemns removal of ‘janivara’ of students at CET centre
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Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao condemned the removal of sacred threads, known as 'janivara', from students at a CET (Common Entrance Test) center in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The incident, deemed inhumane, has led to police investigation and suspension of involved staff members.
- 01Dinesh Gundu Rao labeled the removal of sacred threads as inhumane.
- 02The incident occurred at a CET center in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- 03Police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
- 04The college involved has suspended the staff responsible.
- 05The government has promised transparent action regarding the incident.
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On April 25, 2026, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao condemned the removal of 'janivara' (sacred thread) from students at a CET (Common Entrance Test) center in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, calling the act inhumane. This incident occurred on Friday at a city college, where three students were reportedly asked to remove their sacred threads before entering the exam hall. In response, the college has suspended the staff involved, and the police have registered a case and begun an investigation. The government has assured that it will take transparent action regarding this matter.
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This incident raises concerns about cultural sensitivity and the treatment of students in educational institutions.
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