New Delhi: Amid hijab row, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday warned trouble makers of legal action as schools up to class 10 are reopening from Monday.
"Our officers are observing messages that are put out on social media. They are also collecting information on their own. My first duty now is to see that schools and colleges are opened as early as possible and to create a cordial atmosphere for peaceful learning. The students must focus on examinations scheduled in March. Other things would be taken care of by investigative agencies," he said.
Bommai said that high schools are reopening from Monday in the state. District Commissioners and school management have been told to conduct peace meetings and classes will be held peacefully, he said.
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A decision will be taken on the reopening of colleges soon after ensuring all preparations are being made. "Colleges will function like before in a cordial atmosphere. Reopening schools and colleges is our first priority. I have sought a report from the Education Minister. Based on that, a decision would be taken," he stated.
Bommai explained the state's economy has suffered badly in the two years due to Covid and through the budget, an attempt would be made to boost the economy.
"Economic progress, the welfare of people and financial discipline will be kept in mind while presenting the budget," he said, adding, "our revenue collections are improving, priority will be given to the lowest and poorest person," he said.
(With inputs from IANS)