Disappointed with the Karnataka High Court s decision to uphold the Hijab ban in educational institutions, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader PK Kunhalikutty on Tuesday said that Hijab is the right of an individual and is considered to be the part of faith, adding that the matter will be further taken to the Supreme Court.
Karnataka High Court on Tuesday observed that the Holy Quran does not mandate the wearing of the hijab, stating that it is a cultural practice and used as apparel as a measure of social security.
Reacting to the Hijab verdict, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that the Karnataka High Court s decision to uphold the ban on Hijab is a violation of the fundamental rights to freedom of religion, culture and expression.
Surprised at the Karnataka High Court s verdict to uphold the ban on Hijab at educational institutions on Tuesday, the Karnataka Congress MP DK Suresh held the government responsible for providing protection to the female students.