Economist Sanjeev Sanyal raised a striking criticism of societal priorities after a report surfaced about a student in Kolkata who passed his examination of the board of directors despite the loss of his mother in a road accident.
In an article on X (formerly Twitter), Sanyal shared the report and wrote: “We know that we have lost the intrigue as a company when a child is made to feel that an examination of the board of directors is more important than the death of his mother.”
According to the report, class X lost his mother in a road accident just before his ICSE mathematics exam. With the help of the police, she has always arrived at the examination room and finished her test.
The Post of Sanyal sparked a generalized debate. While some called for a systemic overhaul, others argued that the student’s decision was a severe reflection of reality.
A user commented: “I think the student did the right thing. It shows maturity. Is it really good that she fails in a subject to which she devoted a year? It’s only three hours. I respect the child.
Sanyal replied, adding that his problem was not with the child but with the societal mentality which justified such a situation. He wrote: “Nothing bad with the child. She would have been trauma and would have done everything that the adults advised her. My problem is with the company in the broad sense which justifies this (ESC when an additional examination system exists and it could have passed the exam after two months). This is not a case where the mother died recently. She died on the way to the examination room. »»
Another user pointed out: “The exams of the board of directors are correct, but we brought them to a level where we think they are everything and ultimate.”
Some have suggested structural changes, such as the transition to a SAT / ACT style system which allows exams throughout the year instead of a single day with high issues.
Others highlighted the broader implications of the system. “Ten years later, when this child has a gap in academics, companies are sidelining it. Nothing to do with society. Just shows where the child has put his priorities. Should be appreciated for his own property, ”wrote a user.
Another echoes the feeling of harsh reality: “It’s the brutal truth, isn’t it?” Our system does not stop at a personal loss – it forces you to choose between sorrow and a check clock. She chose the clock, not because it hurt less, but because the world would not wait. “”
Some users have underlined similar pressure on the workplace. “There are many cases where companies refused to leave even when someone’s father died. People were invited to resign. There is no value of human life in our country – everyone is in a race at the top. »»
Others transferred the blame to the education system itself. “No, Sanjeev. Society has not lost the plot. The system failed society. Mailing the exam is not a choice for Indian students. »»
Another user summed up the deeper problem, writing: “The modern education system has been reduced to a means of survival. The system has instilled so much for fear that without modern education, you cannot survive. They sell diplomas, not the real wisdom on which this nation was built. »»
