Hijab Ban Will Continue In Karnataka; Karnataka High Court Upholds Clear Violation Of Human Rights

Bangalor: The ban on the wearing of the hijab in educational institutions in Karnataka will continue. As the High Court upheld the decision to ban the hijab, the existing restriction will continue in the state as it will not quash or grant a stay. The Karnataka government has also stated that it welcomes the decision to leave the hijab ban to a large bench. A better order is expected from the Supreme Court. The Government of Karnataka responded that it is expected that the order for modern society will come from a broad bench. Women around the world are demanding freedom from the hijab. The government also stated that it is hoped that the court will take this into account.

Meanwhile, more police have been deployed in Dakshina Kannada. The police will intensify surveillance in educational institutions. The police stated that there will be surveillance on social media as well. There were widespread protests in Karnataka following the Karnataka HC's order upholding the hijab ban. More than 300 female students stopped their college studies midway, saying that the High Court order was not acceptable. A protest that started in a college in Udupi turned into a nationwide movement. Keeping this situation in mind, security has been strengthened.

It all started on December 27, 2021, after six female students wearing hijab tried to enter the class at PU College, Udupi. The group led by the headmaster stopped the female students and stopped them. But the students returned unprepared for this. Later, when female students wearing hijab came to government colleges in Mangaluru and Mandya, the government raised the argument of conspiracy. Another group of students wearing saffron shawls reached the colleges, and the protest turned into clashes. spread to the streets.