Pradyot unhappy over status quo in Kokborok exams

Agartala, Mar 17, 2025, By Our Correspondent

Agartala, Mar. 17 : Royal scion and founder of Tipra Motha Party on Monday expressed his anguish over violation of the “status quo” promise on writing answer sheets of Kokborok board exams and alleged that he would seek the intervention of Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on this particular issue. Stating that some people are intentionally creating problems, he said, “We are a part of the ruling alliance but it doesn't mean I will not speak up for the interest of my community.”

Explaining his concerns, Debbarman said, “Last year’s Roman script controversy ended on a note that the students appearing for board exams will be allowed to write their answers sheets in both Bengali and Roman script. The question papers will be set in Bengali script and if the English Medium background students find it hard to figure out the questions asked, the invigilators on duty shall assist them.” 

According to Debbarman, last year's “status quo” formula was by and large followed this year but in some areas the invigilators didn't help the students which is why they had to submit their blank answer sheets. 

“As soon as I got the information, I asked the student bodies and our MLAs to document those incidents and prepare a report. I will place the report before Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha,” said Debbarman. 

He also urged the MLAs of Tipra Motha Party to raise those issues in the ensuing Assembly Session. “We are not against the Bengali language. We will soon identify the schools where our students didn't receive any cooperation from the teachers,” he added.