Hijab controversy: The Hijab controversy seems to have resurfaced in the southern state of Karnataka after some Muslim students of University College in Mangaluru visited Deputy Commissioner`s office and submitted a memorandum seeking permission to wear hijab in classrooms. Hijab controversy: Education Minister BC Nagesh made big announcement.
While commenting on the resurfacing of the Hijab controversy in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka Education Minister BC Nagesh on Saturday (May 28) categorically stated that only uniforms are allowed in school and college campuses across the state.
He further said that the order of the Karnataka High Court must be followed regarding the Hijab controversy. The Minister’s remark comes after hundreds of students from Mangaluru’s University College staged a protest on Thursday (May 26) against wearing hijab in classrooms.
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The students expressed anger at the authorities for allowing this despite the court and government orders. In his statement on Saturday (May 27), the Education Minister also said that textbooks were already being printed, adding that “there is history and nationalism in the syllabus”.
He blamed the opposition Congress of creating confusion among students and also in the state regarding the textbook revision row. Top Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and RMallikarjun Kharge have launched fierce attacks on the state’s ruling BJP in connection with row. Kharge slammed the state government for the inclusion of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder KB Hedgewar’s speech in the syllabus.
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“Nothing had happened after the court verdict, we wrote exams peacefully. But we received an unofficial note recently to attend classes without a Hijab controversy. We went to the principal, with HC`s order and tried to speak with him. He said that he was helpless. VC said the same,” said Fathima, a student.
Students at Mangalore University College staged a protest on the campus on Thursday against wearing Hijab in classrooms. The students condemned the college for failing to implement the Karnataka High Court’s order on Hijab within educational institutions.
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