A significant controversy has emerged in Bengaluru, Karnataka, after five Brahmin students were reportedly forced to remove their sacred thread (Janeu/Yajnopaveetha) during the Common Entrance Test (CET) at Krupanidhi College. The incident has drawn sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused the ruling Congress party of continuing anti-Hindu practices. Following the uproar, the college suspended the invigilators involved and initiated an inquiry, while the government ordered a police investigation into the matter. This incident echoes a similar controversy from the previous year, where students were also compelled to remove their sacred threads during exams. State Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar expressed his dismay over the recurrence of such incidents and assured that strict actions would be taken against those responsible. He emphasized the need for clearer communication regarding examination guidelines to prevent future occurrences. The BJP's Leader of the Opposition, R Ashoka, condemned the Congress government for its alleged anti-Hindu stance, citing past incidents where students were asked to remove religious symbols during exams. The situation has sparked a broader political debate about the treatment of Hindu practices in educational settings.