Janivara and Shivadara Row: Karnataka Higher Education Minister says strict action will be taken if the allegations are true

Archive photo of Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar. |Picture source: Special arrangement

Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar said on Friday (April 18, 2025) that strict action will be taken against officials allegedly forcing Bidar and Shivamogga who are writing the real case of “Shivadara” and “Shivadara” and “Shivadara” and “Janivara” (fixed clues for some community members) they wrote, if proven).

The so-called event

A student from Bidar claimed that on Thursday (April 17, 2025) he was not allowed to take the math test because he refused to remove Shivadara as directed by the Examination Center officials. He said that although he was allowed to write a paper on physics and chemistry on April 16, and even a biology paper when he was wearing Shivadara on April 17, he said that he was not allowed to write his own math paper, thus destroying his dream of pursuing engineering.

Meanwhile, in Shivamogga, another student claimed his Janivara was cut off by examination center officials after refusing to get off on Wednesday (April 16, 2025). Karnataka Brahmanara Mahasabha and other members of Brahmin costumes expressed their anger at the alleged incident by filing complaints to the District Commissioner (DC).

Comprehensive report seeking

Speaking to reporters about the incident, Mr. Sudhakar said: “I didn’t know until this morning when Mla Byrathi Suresh called Mla Byrathi Suresh. Executive Director (ED) (ED) (ED) (who did the CET) of Karnataka Examinations Bureau (ED) told me that I was still happy when I solidified the charges. Ed obtained a full report and informed Shivamogga’s additional deputy commissioner (ADC) that denied the charges.”

He added: “Since these events only occur at two centers, not anywhere else in the state, we can conclude that this is not in the KEA’s agreement. Even if I can’t conclude until I get a full report, anyone who may have done such an act should have an evil mindset. We respect the customs of all castes and religions, and we will never encourage such acts.” He also said that if the report confirms, strict legal proceedings will be taken against those involved in the alleged incident.

The minister also said that if the allegations proved true, solutions would be designed for Bidar’s students. “We know his future depends on that, and after receiving the report, I will discuss this with the officer and make plans for him. We have never retested individual students before,” Mr. Sudhakar said.

Madhu Bangarappa orders suspension

School Education Minister and district head of Shivamogga Madhu Banagarappa directed DC to immediately suspend officials allegedly responsible for cutting off CET candidate Janivara.