Vice President Venkaiah Naidu speak about Karnataka Hijab issues

Hijab issues in Karnataka, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu speak about Karnataka Hijab issues. Venkaiah Naidu said that students should be guided by the school uniform and unnecessary controversies should not be encouraged.

While inaugurating the indoor sports arena and L’atelier at a private school in Bengaluru, Naidu said, “unnecessary controversies should not be encouraged like the controversy going on in Karnataka. In a school, you are all guided by the school uniform, whatever uniform it is.”

Highlighting the need to realise the beauty of diverse Indian culture, the Vice President said, “Vividhata mein Ekta, Bharat Ki Visheshta (Unity in Diversity, that’s India’s specialty). Alag Bhasha, Alag Vesh – Phir Bhi Apna Ek Desh (Different languages, different constumes Yet we are one nation).”

Urging people to remember that they are Indians first, he said “irrespective of caste, creed, sex, religion and region, we all are one. We are Indians first. This should be remembered by one and all. There should not be any discrimination.” Naidu also pointed out that people should feel proud of the languages they speak and promote them.

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Stressing on extra-curricular activities in the schools, he said the new National Education Policy insists on this aspect. He also urged all the state governments and educational institutions to give priority to sports, extra-curricular activities and also, developing spiritual minds among children. “Spirituality does not mean religion. Religion is your personal choice but our culture, our heritage, our Dharma (duty), we should all follow in our lives,” the Vice President told the audience.