The BJP on Saturday strongly reacted to the Karnataka government's decision to withdraw the ban on wearing hijab in educational institutions in the state, saying the ruling Congress is carrying forward the British policy of 'divide and rule'.
In a move that may spark major controversy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday announced that he has asked for lifting on the ban on hijab for students and pre-university college students in the state as clothing is a matter of individual choice.
State minister Dr G Parameshwara on Wednesday responded to Amnesty India s appeal to lift the Hijab ban in educational institutions in Karnataka indicating that the priority of the Congress government is to fulfil the five poll promises.
At least two days before the saffron scarf and turban wearing students protested against their hijab-wearing classmates at MGM college, a message was circulated to students.
Earlier today, the Supreme Court said that it will set up a three-judge bench to hear a plea of Muslim girl students to sit for examinations in Karnataka government schools while wearing hijab