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Karnataka CET row BJP claims Hindus treated as second class over janeu removal demand
Politics
Published on 25 April 2026

An invigilator allegedly asked students to remove sacred thread
A row erupted in Karnataka’s Common Entrance Test over allegations that students were asked to remove their sacred janeu threads before writing. The BJP accused the Congress government of religious discrimination and appeasement, while the college suspended an invigilator and ordered a government probe. Police have also detained staff for questioning as the dispute escalates.
- Students allegedly asked to remove janeu before CET
- BJP accuses Congress of religious discrimination and appeasement
- College suspended an invigilator; government probe ordered
- Police detained staff for questioning
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