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Govt won't accept any movement demanding "autopass" , says Salahuddin Ahmed
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In a Nutshell:
- Demands for exam cancellation and auto pass rejected during a briefing on 16 July.
- Home Minister offered a chance for resits to students unable to attend exams.
- He said faulty questions will be investigated and marks will be awarded if errors are confirmed.
Why it Matters
More than 1.29 million HSC and equivalent candidates are affected by the exam process, making decisions to hold tests amid flooding and faulty questions a major concern for student safety and well being. While the Education Minister and Home Minister have promised resits and marks for affected students, authorities must ensure no student is left behind because of administrative failures.
What We Think
This week’s student protests reveal how little has changed structurally from one administration to another. From the 2018 Road Safety Movement to current HSC exam disputes during floods, students continue to protest for basic rights to safety and fairness. Apologies and resits cannot replace strong systems that actually protect students.
