“Heartfelt Gratitude”: Yogi Adityanath On PM’s Call To Cancel 12th Exams
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Yogi Adityanath tweeted: "This decision is an important step towards protecting the health of students across the country. Heartfelt gratitude to the respected Prime Minister on behalf of all students and parents."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has welcomed the decision to cancel Class 12 board exams, made at a meeting this evening by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting was preceded by requests from multiple states to scrap the exam in view of the second wave of Covid, which had brought healthcare system in the country to its knees. Both CBSE and CISCE Class 12 exams were cancelled today. A statement from the Prime Minister's Office, quoting him, read: "Students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation... The health and safety of our students is of utmost importance and there will be no compromise on this aspect." PM Modi had also tweeted announcing the decision. "Government of India has decided to cancel the Class XII CBSE Board Exams. After extensive consultations, we have taken a decision that is student-friendly, one that safeguards the health as well as future of our youth," his post read.
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