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Karnataka private schools to observe 'Black Independence Day' alleging corruption

Bengaluru, Aug 13 (UNI) About 8,000 private schools across Karnataka have decided to observe a ''Black Independence Day'' on August 15 alleging rampant corruption within the state's Education Department and associated government bodies.
The protest was spearheaded by the Karnataka Private School Managements, Teaching, and Non-Teaching Staff Coordination Committee (KPMTCC).
For the past five years, private educational institutions in Karnataka have been battling what they claim is a deep-seated issue of systemic corruption.
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