Brahmin community warns of protest over CET issue

Udupi

 A major controversy has erupted across Karnataka following multiple incidents during the recent CET   examinations, where students wearing the sacred thread   were allegedly asked to remove it at several exam centres. The issue has triggered outrage from Brahmin organizations, who have termed these actions as religiously insensitive and inhumane.

In a press conference, Shrikant Upadhyaya, President,  Taluk Brahmin Mahasabha said, multiple incidents have happened in Thirthahalli of Shivamogga District, Bidar, Dharwad and Sagara. The sacred thread is a spiritual and cultural symbol of purity, discipline, and knowledge, and plays a vital role in the upbringing of Brahmin youth. These incidents, are unprecedented and raise questions about underlying intentions. There seems to be a growing atmosphere of hostility towards the Brahmin community and Sanatana Dharma, If the government does not act now, these events may recur, threatening the social fabric of the nation."

The organizations questioned whether the CET exam regulations explicitly ban the sacred thread, and demanded transparency from the government.

The leaders also demanded that the students denied the exam must be allowed to reappear. Officials responsible for the misconduct should face strict disciplinary action. The government must ensure such incidents do not recur and uphold the cultural and religious rights of all communities equally.

If these demands are not met, the peace-loving Brahmin community will be forced to take to the streets in protest, warned Shrikant Upadhyaya.