Cultural Clash at College Sparks Political Fury in Karnataka

In a recent uproar at Krupanidhi College in Karnataka, several Brahmin students alleged they were forced to remove their sacred threads during the Common Entrance Test (CET). The incident has drawn sharp criticism from the political arena, particularly from the BJP, which accused the ruling Congress party of harboring 'anti-Hindu' sentiments.

The college administration has suspended the involved invigilators pending a thorough investigation while the Karnataka government has ordered a probe into the matter. This incident recalls similar controversies from the previous year despite government assurances against such actions.

Karnataka's Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar expressed regret over the repeated incidents, promising stringent action against those at fault. Meanwhile, BJP's R Ashoka criticized the Congress government, alleging recurring cultural insensitivity, and linked the issue to a broader disregard for Hindu practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)