Mamata Banerjee Halts Semester System Proposal for Primary Schools, Criticizes Premature Disclosure

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her disapproval of a proposed semester system in primary schools, criticizing Education Minister Bratya Basu for allowing the matter to go public without her approval. Chairing a meeting at the state secretariat, Banerjee rejected the idea, stressing that young children should not face unnecessary academic pressure. Basu later clarified that the proposal would not proceed.

Mamata Banerjee Halts Semester System Proposal for Primary Schools, Criticizes Premature Disclosure
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her disapproval of a proposed semester system in primary schools, criticizing Education Minister Bratya Basu for allowing the matter to go public without her approval. Chairing a meeting at the state secretariat, Banerjee rejected the idea, stressing that young children should not face unnecessary academic pressure. Basu later clarified that the proposal would not proceed.