BJP blames Priyank Kharge for Kalaburagi’s poor performance in SSLC

BJP spokesperson Sudha Halkai addressing a press conference in Kalaburagi on Sunday.
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BJP spokesperson Sudha Halkai has said that Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge, who is Kalaburagi district in-charge minister, is responsible for the poor performance of the district in SSLC results this year.

Addressing a press conference here on Sunday, Dr. Halkai said that the district stands 35th in SSLC, the last position, in the State with only 42 out of the 100 students passing the examination. Dr. Halkai attributed the poor result to shortage of teachers.

Questioning the State government’s credibility in improving the quality of education, Dr. Halkai said that 34.83% of posts of teachers are vacant in high schools and 38.02% of posts are vacant in primary schools in Kalaburagi division.

She asked what prevented the State government from filling the vacant posts of teachers in primary schools and high schools.

Though the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) has allocated ₹652 crore, 25 % of its funds, for Akshara Avishkara programme for improving SSLC performance, the region has continued to perform dismally, she added.

Lack of quality education is the reason behind dismal performance in SSLC exam, she reiterated and suggested that Mr. Kharge focus on improving the district rating in the education sector, instead of poking his nose into the functioning of the BJP’s Central leadership on each and every issue.