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Karnataka BJP stages protest after NEET aspirant asked to remove 'janeu' before exam

IndiaTimes Sunday, 4 May 2025
A controversy flared in Karnataka after a student was asked to remove his 'janeu' before a NEET exam. The BJP protested outside the exam center. The Karnataka High Court is hearing a PIL about similar incidents during CET exams. Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar opposed the removal of religious symbols during exams.
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