'Irresponsible Of CBSE To Hold Exams Amid Covid Spike': Priyanka Gandhi

Over a lakh students had signed petitions seeking the cancellation of the board exams or holding them online.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi today held educational administrative bodies like the Central Board Of Secondary Education (CBSE) "downright irresponsible" for holding exams under the prevailing circumstances. She took the stance a day after the board assured worried students of adequate safety arrangements and the observation of all Covid-19 guidelines. These concerns rise amid a disturbing revival in infections across the country. Over a lakh students of classes 10 and 12 had earlier signed petitions urging the government to either cancel board exams scheduled to be held in May or to hold them online. The hashtag "cancelboardexams2021" has been trending on Twitter over the past few days. In response, according to a PTI report, the CBSE said, "The number of exam centres has been increased by 40-50 per cent to ensure social distancing. The staff at exam centres is being sensitised to ensure all guidelines are followed." Seemingly dissatisfied with the CBSE's approach, the Congress's General Secretary in charge of Uttar Pradesh today posted her views on Twitter.