Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 19: Demanding 15 percent relaxation in 10th and 12th exams for Summer Zone students, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Jammu Kashmir today submitted memorandum in this regard to the Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE).
Similar memorandums were submitted by ABVP delegation at district headquarters in Jammu Zone, through the Deputy Commissioners concerned.
However, trouble erupted at Reasi as Police detained some ABVP activists when they resorted to protest against DC Reasi after denial of permission to meet the officer.
In the memorandum, ABVP has highlighted the disruptions in the academic calendar due to Operation Sindoor, summer breaks, and floods, which have significantly impacted the students’ preparation.
The memorandum emphasizes that Summer Zone students have faced unprecedented challenges, including school closures and loss of instructional days, and therefore, deserve equal treatment and opportunities.
Sannak Shrivats, State Secretary, ABVP Jammu Kashmir, said that the current relaxation policy favours only Winter Zone students, leaving Summer Zone students at a disadvantage. “We urge the authorities to reconsider and extend the relaxation to Summer Zone students also ensuring fairness and equality in education,” he said.
While submitting the memorandum, the ABVP delegation urged the JKBOSE Chairman to take immediate action to address the concerns of Summer Zone students and ensure that their future is not compromised.
Simultaneously, ABVP Jammu Kashmir also submitted memorandums to the district authorities in Rajouri, Kathua, Udhampur, and Reasi, urging them to support the demand for relaxation in exams for Summer Zone students.
In Reasi, Police detained some ABVP activists who were protesting outside the office of Deputy Commissioner, Reasi.
According to ABVP, the Deputy Commissioner allegedly refused to meet them following which they started protesting outside the office amid raising of slogans. Those taken into custody, including District Convener- Harsh Dev Singh, Nagar Mahamantri – Ramanjeet, Sangam and Abhimanyu, were released later on.
ABVP has issued a warning, stating that if the demand is not fulfilled, large-scale protests will be launched across Jammu in the coming days.
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