This strange order of the hostel administration has put the privacy of the girl students at stake.
Government said, there is no such rule
This issue was also echoed in the Nagpur winter session, where MLA Sanjay Khodke raised this issue and sought answers from the government. He alleged that this is a violation of the privacy of the girl students. On the other hand, considering the seriousness of the matter, the government had to immediately give clarification in the House. The government side said in clear and strong words that there is no government rule, GR or circular that makes pregnancy test ‘compulsory’ for girl students on their return from leave.
Women’s Commission took cognizance
The Women’s Commission has also taken cognizance of this sensitive matter and has started investigation. Women’s rights activists believe that this test is not only a violation of privacy but is also discriminatory, which treats girl students with suspicion.
trying to avoid the camera
When the NDTV team tried to contact the tribal government hostel located in Junnar in Pune district, the hostel administration refused to speak on camera. However, the youth of local tribal voluntary organizations are in no mood to give up the matter.