THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
MAPUSA: Students of Class X and XII protested demanding that the government postpone the Goa Board exams, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in the State.
A group of students on Saturday gathered at Gandhi Chawk while holding placards in hands.
“Our only demand is that exams should be postponed. We are not asking the government to cancel as we understand the importance of board exam,” students said.
“Health is priority and exams can be canceled or postponed or hold exams on online mode. Similar demand was made last year. CBSC has already cancelled the SSC exams. We are trying to have an appointment with the Chief Minister but we are not getting an appointment. Our demand is only to postpone exams and hold it when Covid situation improves. Call the student body, principal forum and parent forum and get them into confidence by holding a meeting and get a solution to this issue. The students needs to be taken into confidence,” NSUI State president Ahraz Mulla said.
Right now there is no guideline in place for students who presently are infected and how they are suppose to answer the exams, students pointed.
“Across Goa protests are erupting. Cases in the State are on the rise. Most of the exams across the country are being held online. This is not the right time to hold offline exams. Let us get to talking terms and have discussion on how online exams can be held,” Mulla added.
