The BJP government in the state had in an order last year banned wearing of hijab inside campuses, thus directing students to wear only the prescribed school/PU college uniforms.
The controversial issue of Muslim girls wearing hijab in educational institutions, which had hit national headlines last year with a government pre-university college in Udupi banning it inside classrooms, does not appear to be a serious campaign issue for the May 10 elections to the Karnataka assembly.
Last year, the BJP-led government in Karnataka, in an order, banned wearing of hijab inside campuses after the controversy broke out, saying any clothing that would disturb equality, integrity and public law and order will not be allowed
The controversial issue of Muslim girls wearing ‘hijab’ in educational institutions, which had hit national headlines last year with a government pre-university college in Udupi banning it inside classrooms, does not appear to be a serious campaign issue for the May 10 elections to the Karnataka Assembly.