Overview

• Two students in Shivamogga were forced to remove their sacred threads, while a student in Bidar missed his exam after being denied entry.
• CET authorities clarified that sacred threads are not banned, attributing the incidents to miscommunication by staff.
• The Karnataka government has suspended and dismissed involved personnel, with inquiries underway into the incidents.
• Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar condemned the actions and pledged accountability, while Endowment Minister Ramalinga Reddy called for dress-code revisions to respect religious sentiments.
• Brahmin organizations held protests in Mysuru, with political parties debating the issue against the backdrop of heightened caste sensitivities.