Visually Impaired Student Marked Absent in Karnataka SSLC Exam: Parents Demand Justice
Visually impaired student 'wrongfully' marked absent for SST subject for SSLC examination in Karnataka's Sirsi
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Liza Khanam, a visually impaired student from Union High School in Sirsi, Karnataka, was wrongfully marked absent for the Social Science subject in her SSLC examination despite appearing for all papers. Her parents are seeking justice from the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board for this error.
- 01Liza Khanam scored top marks in five subjects but was marked absent for Social Science.
- 02The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board is being criticized for negligence.
- 03Liza's parents are demanding correction of the error.
- 04The local Block Education Officer confirmed that records of Liza's exam participation have been submitted.
- 05The Board is in the process of rectifying the issue.
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Liza Khanam, a visually impaired student from Union High School in Sirsi, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, is facing a troubling situation after being marked absent for the Social Science subject in her SSLC examination. Despite achieving impressive scores in five subjects—124 in Urdu, 100 in Kannada, 92 in English, 98 in Economics, and 92 in Political Science—her marks card incorrectly indicates an absence for Social Science. This error has sparked outrage from her parents, who are urging the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board to rectify the mistake and ensure justice for their daughter. The Block Education Officer, Nagaraj Naik, has confirmed that Liza did appear for the exam and that the necessary records have been submitted to the Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) office. He assured that the process to correct this issue is currently underway.
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This incident highlights the challenges faced by specially abled students in the education system, potentially affecting their future opportunities.
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