"Big Relief": Politicians React To Centre's Board Exam Decision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said students should not be "forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation".

The Central government has cancelled the CBSE Class 12 board exams this year due to the coronavirus surge. At a review meeting to decide on the vexed issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said students should not be "forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation". Several politicians have welcomed the move. 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. https://t.co/vzl6ahY1O2 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. https://t.co/vzl6ahY1O2 "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," PM Modi tweeted. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had demanded that the exams be cancelled, was among the first Twitter users to react to the news.