Kolkata: In view of the increasing cases of corona epidemic in the country, once again, the examinations of students are in trouble. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has reiterated her stand on not conducting exams for students amid Coronavirus crisis. AIMIM Chief and MP from Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat Asaduddin Owaisi has also requested to extend the date of examination due to Corona epidemic.
West Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee tweeted on Monday that, "In the last video conference with the honorable PM Narendra Modi ji, it was against the guidelines of the UGC to complete the terminal examinations in universities and colleges by the end of September 2020. It was made compulsory, which had a huge potential to endanger the lives of students. ''
Mamta wrote that, 'Ministry of Education is going to conduct NEET, JEE 2020 exam in September. I would again urge the Center to assess the danger and postpone these examinations until the situation is again favorable. It is our duty to ensure a safe environment for all our students. '
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