Former minister Pramod Madhwaraj bats strongly for cause of students, urges CM to postpone examinations

Udupi, April 26, 2021: The student community which is stridently demanding postponement of the examination, has received strong support. At a juncture when the voice of the student community has gone feeble and unheard to those in power, former minister for youth empowerment and sports Pramod Madhwaraj has come forth to amplify their voice.

Despite not being in power, the former MLA of Udupi has taken the onus of resolving the issue by contacting the powers that be, right from the minister for higher education to the chief minister.

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As the Cabinet meeting is scheduled today, Pramod has tried and contacted even the Chief Secretary and Special Officer to the Chief Minister.

Students, parents, and activists have been raising their concerns and pressing for the postponement of the examination. Since the last few days, the message had gone viral on social media.

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Pramod Madhwaraj who took note of this problem immediately called the Higher Education Minister Dr. C N Ashwathnarayan who ruled out the possibility of cancellation of examinations at this juncture.

Undeterred by this, Pramod continued his efforts. As the Cabinet meeting is scheduled today he called the CM and CS – the top persons in the legislative and executive wings of the state.

“I could not get the chief minister on the line but got his special officer and requested him to convey to the Chief Minister to take a call on postponing all examinations in the state in today’s cabinet meeting. Have even requested Chief Secretary too,” Pramod tweeted.

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He also added that he had spoken to minister Kota Srinivas Poojary to take it up during the meeting.

Pramod’s efforts have received appreciation from the public. While many thanked Pramod, some expressed unhappiness at his defeat in the last election. What is the process to make Pramod education minister of Karnataka?” Students Rights Activists Council tweeted.