Siddaramaiah pointed out that several hostels had been converted into Covid care centres, and students from other states would face difficulties in returning for the exams. (PTI Photo)
Meanwhile, days after the Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) announced examinations across semesters in 106 affiliated colleges, students and political leaders continued to oppose the move.
Students have pointed out that many who had returned home to different parts of the country will have to travel back to Karnataka for the exams, and also that most colleges have not been able to finish the syllabus amid irregular online classes.
READ | Karnataka: Chorus grows for law university to scrap exams amid Covid-19
At the same time, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) picked up four suspects from Maharashtra and Karnataka in connection with the arrest of an alleged sharpshooter of Chhota Shakeel gang in Ahmedabad who was allegedly hired to assassinate Gordhan Zadafia, who was the state home minister during the 2002 Gujarat riots.
READ | Arrest of sharpshooter for bid to kill BJP leader: ATS picks up four suspects from Maharashtra, Karnataka
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