Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari plans school reforms, favours pass-fail system and mobile ban

Midnapore, Oct 25 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday called for sweeping changes in West Bengal's school education system, advocating the restoration of the pass-fail system, restrictions on mobile phone use in schools and a renewed emphasis on Indian history, physical education and extracurricular activities. Adhikari, however, said the government would consider the recommendations of the syllabus committee and the National Education Policy before taking formal decisions. "Personally, I believe mobile phones should not be used in schools and the pass-fail system should be restored. Students must also learn the history of India and West Bengal," he…