From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network

Bengaluru, Dec 16: Contradicting reports appearing in a section of the media claiming that the expert panel appointed by the B S Yediyurappa government to give a report on whether to retain or remove chapters in the school text books pertaining to the 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore for valiantly fighting the British, Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar has clarified that the panel is yet to submit its report to the government.

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Monday, he said the Principal Secretary of the department has informed that the expert panel has not submitted its report till now.

S Suresh Kumar

A final decision on the matter would be taken based on the recommendations of the panel and after discussions with Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, Kumar said.

It may be recalled that a section of the media reported that the Committee, comprising historians and academicians, submitted its report to the Government on December 9.

On conducting public examination for seventh standard students, the minister said the intention of conducting the examination was to provide confidence for students. It will help students in preparing 10th Class examination, he explained.

However, some private school managements have raised objections. But the intention of the government was not to fail any students in the 7th standard by conducting the text.

“No students will be failed in the 7th standard by conducting the public examination,” he assured.

A final decision would be taken soon after consultations with the Chief Minister, he said.