A growing controversy over Muslim women wearing hijabs or headscarves in Karnataka's schools and colleges, as well as a march of Hindu college students wearing saffron scarves and shouting slogans, prompted the state government to issue a ban on Saturday on garments that "disturb equality, integrity, and public order."
"Invoking Section 133 (2) of the Karnataka Education Act-1983, which mandates the wearing of a uniform style of clothing." The private school administration can choose any uniform they like," according to the federal government regulation, which also specified that college students must follow a gown code determined by officials.
The ruling specified that if the administrative committee does not choose a uniform, "clothing that disrupt equality, integrity, and public law and order shall not be worn."
"The education department has seen that in some educational institutions, boys and girls have begun to act in accordance with their religious beliefs, causing harm to equality and unity," it continued.
Since last month, right-wing groups in Udupi and Chikkamagaluru have objected to Muslim women attending classes wearing hijabs, creating a religious squabble in Karnataka.
Since last month, right-wing groups in Udupi and Chikkamagaluru have objected to Muslim women attending classes wearing hijabs, creating a religious squabble in Karnataka.
The debate quickly spread across the state, with Hindu college students dressing up in saffron scarves to show their support.
On Saturday, films from Kundapur, in the Udupi district, showed girls and boys donning scarves over their school uniforms and shouting "Jai Shri Ram (thank Lord Ram)" slogans.
With the case scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court, Chief Minister Bommai convened a meeting with the Law and Education departments on Friday, which appears to have resulted in the revised order.
On Tuesday, the Karnataka High Court will hear petitions challenging hijab regulations brought by five women who attend a government pre-university institution in Udupi.
The debate has also taken a political turn, with Congress officials supporting those who wear hijabs and the ruling BJP saying it will not allow "Talibanization" of educational institutions.
The debate has also taken a political turn, with Congress officials supporting those who wear hijabs and the ruling BJP saying it will not allow "Talibanization" of educational institutions.
Former Congress Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the BJP and RSS of attempting to incite communal unrest across the state, and urged Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to arrest those who incite citizens as soon as possible.
The right to practise any religion is guaranteed by the constitution, which means that one can dress in any religious garb. He argued that prohibiting hijab-wearing students from attending school is a violation of their fundamental rights.
Nalin Kumar Kateel, the BJP's state president and a Member of Parliament, claimed that the federal government will not allow hijab in academic institutions and will take stringent measures to ensure that issues are handled at accordance with the college's standards.
There is no room for hijab or other related situations in this state because it is governed by the BJP. Everyone should follow the norms and regulations in schools, which are temples dedicated to Mother Saraswathi (the goddess of education). Bringing religion there is not the correct thing to do; pupils need education, and if they can't follow guidelines, they may go somewhere else," he said.
Former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy lashed out at both the BJP and the Congress, urging the federal government to allow hijabs in places where they had previously been permitted and to prohibit them in places where they had only recently been permitted.
Also read : Karnataka Minister On Students' Protest: "Wearing Hijab Is Indiscipline"
Copyright © © 2022 Copyright. All Rights Reserved with Arth Parkash