Striking Exam Date!

Citu,one of the sponsors of Industrial strike on Feb 28, 2012 have locked horn with the Education ministry of the state over the date of strike.On this very date 11 lacs students would appear at the history paper of Madhyamic examinations.Education minister has declared that the date of examination would not be changed in view of the strike.He argues date was fixed one year back and obviously much before the date of Industrial strike was announced.So trade unions should have taken into consideration the concerned date while fixing the date of strike.Citu counter argues that as it is an All India strike whichever date is chosen it'd affect examinations in some state or other.Both sides appear to be right in their arguments but if they stick to their stand it is the students who would be worst sufferers.If the examination is held on the day of strike students would be in sheer trouble for transport problem.So it's wise for the Board of Secondary education not to make it a prestige issue and shift the date of exam at least in the interest of students and guardians.Delhi Board is reportedly considering to shift the dates of its exams scheduled to be held on the day of strike.In fact,it's nothing new to change the date of examinations in view of strikes or bandhs.
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