Guwahati, 15 November (H.S.): Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday expressed concern over students from Nalbari losing out on medical college seats to candidates from the char areas of Bagbar and Jania, calling for serious introspection at the community level.

Addressing an alumni meet at the 130-year-old Datora Primary School in Ghograpar, Nalbari, the Chief Minister said that when students from char areas secure medical college seats while students from a town like Nalbari, known for its intellectual awareness, lag behind, it is a matter that calls for collective reflection.

He observed that the situation should prompt society to examine the reasons behind the educational gap and take appropriate steps to improve the academic performance of local students.

During the programme, Dr Sarma interacted with former students of Datora Primary School and participated in the alumni gathering organised to mark the institution's 130th anniversary.

The Chief Minister also attended the convocation ceremony of Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University in Nalbari.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash