CHANDIGARH: A row has erupted over the junior engineer (JE) examination conducted by means of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) on April 10 during which an allegedly derogatory question was requested in regards to the Brahmins. A screenshot of the question quantity 75 of the JE examination went viral at the social media, evoking sharp reactions from the opposition parties in Haryana.
The more than one selection objective question 'Which one in all the next isn't a foul signal of omen in Haryana' had four options-empty pitcher, a casket full of gas, assembly with a black Brahmin and sight of a Brahmin girl.
Congress leader spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala had criticised the HSSC and leader minister Manohar Lal Khattar over the alleged fake pas. Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Haryana unit leader Naveen Jaihind requested the Brahmins to boycott BJP and the state govt for appearing disrespect to the neighborhood, particularly its ladies. "Khattar should tender a public apology and dismiss the HSCC chairman. He should take strict action against the person who set the question paper," stated Jaihind.
Trolled at the social media, HSSC on Saturday evening made up our minds to withdraw the question quantity 75. The fee expressed regrets for hurting somebody's sentiments and said the mistake was inadvertent and unintended.
A spokesman of the HSSC stated the questions had no longer been long gone thru, read or checked by means of somebody within the fee. He stated the check paper was opened for the primary time simplest by means of the candidates in exam corridor.
After the incident got here to gentle, HSSC brought the matter to the attention of the executive examiner who expressed regret in regards to the derogatory question. HSSC stated suitable action was being initiated towards the executive examiner.
The more than one selection objective question 'Which one in all the next isn't a foul signal of omen in Haryana' had four options-empty pitcher, a casket full of gas, assembly with a black Brahmin and sight of a Brahmin girl.
Congress leader spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala had criticised the HSSC and leader minister Manohar Lal Khattar over the alleged fake pas. Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Haryana unit leader Naveen Jaihind requested the Brahmins to boycott BJP and the state govt for appearing disrespect to the neighborhood, particularly its ladies. "Khattar should tender a public apology and dismiss the HSCC chairman. He should take strict action against the person who set the question paper," stated Jaihind.
Trolled at the social media, HSSC on Saturday evening made up our minds to withdraw the question quantity 75. The fee expressed regrets for hurting somebody's sentiments and said the mistake was inadvertent and unintended.
A spokesman of the HSSC stated the questions had no longer been long gone thru, read or checked by means of somebody within the fee. He stated the check paper was opened for the primary time simplest by means of the candidates in exam corridor.
After the incident got here to gentle, HSSC brought the matter to the attention of the executive examiner who expressed regret in regards to the derogatory question. HSSC stated suitable action was being initiated towards the executive examiner.
Slighting question on Brahmins in Haryana JE exam stirs row
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