Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa issued a statement saying that parents should not listen to any speculation about starting schools.

There has been pro and opposition debate over starting schools in the context of the Kovid-19 infection. I have noticed that the media has also started campaigns on this. The leaders of various political parties have expressed their views on the matter.

Leaders of all parties, experts and senior officials have called a meeting before discussing the pros and cons of starting schools before taking up schools for the benefit of children’s health and future.

“I would urge parents not to heed any rumors and rumors about starting schools so far and I am in the media to raise awareness about this,” he said.