hijab row

‘No proposal to ban hijab’, Madhya Pradesh govt clarifies after minister’s remark on 'dress code'

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said, “There is no controversy over (the wearing of) 'hijab' in Madhya Pradesh. No proposal is under consideration of the state government regarding hijab ban. So, there should be no confusion in this regard.”

Feb 09, 2022, 15:46 PM IST

Bikini, ghoonghat, jeans or hijab - it's woman’s right to decide what she wears: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Asserting that this right is guaranteed by the Constitution, the Congress leader said people should stop harassing women when it comes to the choice of clothes. The hijab row in Karnataka has snowballed into a big political situation.

Feb 09, 2022, 11:35 AM IST

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Hijab Row: Hearing on Hijab dispute again in High Court today, schools and colleges will remain closed for 3 days

The ruckus on wearing hijab in Karnataka school has taken a new turn with it becoming a national issue. Where the move has garnered support from a few sections, there are states like Maharashtra, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh that are against it.

Feb 09, 2022, 10:44 AM IST

Hijab Row: Karnataka High Court to hear petition today; schools, colleges shut for 3 days - key points

Starting today (February 9), schools and colleges in the state will be closed as the BJP government has declared a three-day holiday for institutes against the backdrop of the hijab crisis.

Feb 09, 2022, 10:04 AM IST

Hatred for Muslims normalised in India: Omar Abdullah over 'hijab' row

Hatred for Muslims has been "normalised" in the country which "no longer celebrates its diversity", alleged National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday as protests for and against 'hijab' intensified at colleges in parts of Karnataka.

Feb 08, 2022, 18:27 PM IST

Karnataka hijab row: CM Basavaraj Bommai orders closure of all high schools, colleges for three days

Protests have erupted at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College in Udupi as students wearing hijab and another group of students wearing saffron stoles-headgears raise slogans on the college campus.

Feb 08, 2022, 17:13 PM IST

Hijab row: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai calls for peace, says 'let children study'

Karnataka State Primary and High School Education Minister BC Nagesh recently said that the students wearing hijab in Kundapura were allowed to enter college premises as a "courtesy" while maintaining that complying with uniform code is a must.

Feb 08, 2022, 14:01 PM IST

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Karnataka Hijab Controversy: Protests Intensify Inside College Campus

Hijab controversy is increasing in Karnataka. In this case, along with the girl students, their families have also joined the protest. At the same time, today the hearing will be held in the Karnataka High Court after noon.

Feb 08, 2022, 13:30 PM IST

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Karnataka Hijab Controversy: Relatives came out in support with protesting girls

Feb 08, 2022, 10:48 AM IST

Karnataka hijab row reaches Lok Sabha, opposition calls it end of India's diversity

"Where are we taking our India? We cannot lose our diversity," said TN Prathapan, Congress MP from Kerala in Lok Sabha on the Hijab comtroversy.

Feb 07, 2022, 17:57 PM IST

Karnataka Hijab row: Protesting students allowed to enter campus, but not in regular classroom

"The situation is under control in Kundapura, and students are being allowed to come to the colleges and the campus even if they`re wearing Hijab. There is no law and order situation in Kundapur," said ST Siddalingappa.

Feb 07, 2022, 14:46 PM IST

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Breaking News: Conspiracy to spoil the atmosphere in the Hijab controversy in Karnataka

Breaking News: Conspiracy to spoil the atmosphere in the Hijab controversy in Karnataka. Police arrested 2 people with lethal weapons.

Feb 07, 2022, 13:06 PM IST

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Hijab row escalates after Karnataka government's new rule

Hijab controversy is increasing in Karnataka. The state government has implemented section 133 of the Karnataka Education Act-1983. It has been clearly said that it will be mandatory to wear only school uniform in school. At the same time, this controversy has now taken a new turn.

Feb 07, 2022, 11:56 AM IST

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Karnataka Hijab Update: Protest in support of Hijab in Udupi

Feb 07, 2022, 09:42 AM IST

Those unwilling to follow uniform dress code can explore other options, says Karnataka Education Minister amid Hijab row

Karnataka Education Minister BC Nagesh appealed to the students not to become 'tools' in the hands of political parties.

Feb 07, 2022, 07:29 AM IST

Amid row over Hijab, Karnataka bans clothes that disturb harmony, public order in educational institutions

The issue of Hijab has snowballed into a major controversy with political parties striving to derive mileage over it.

Feb 06, 2022, 07:39 AM IST

Hijab row: Karnataka BJP chief Nalin Kumar Kateel says ‘won't allow 'Talibanisation' of education system’

BJP Karnataka chief Nalin Kumar Kateel said, "There is no scope for such things (wearing Hijab in classrooms). Our government will take stringent action. People have to follow the rules and regulations of the school. We will not allow Talibanisation (of the education system)."

Feb 05, 2022, 17:20 PM IST