Bengaluru, Apr 25 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), alleging violation of religious freedom during the recently held Common Entrance Test (CET) in the State.
In a post on social media platform X, Ashoka claimed that several students were compelled to remove sacred symbols such as the Janivara (Yajnopavita) and Shivadara at various examination centres, terming the incidents a violation of personal faith and religious liberty.
"On April 23, I submitted a complaint to the NHRC regarding the infringement of personal beliefs by Karnataka government, where students were forced to remove sacred religious symbols during the CET at multiple centres," he stated.