Karnataka's Hijab Controversy Explained With Updates.

A controversy over the hijab or headscarf worn by Muslim girls has escalated in coastal Karnataka

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Six female students belonging to the Government PU College for Girls in Udupi were not allowed to attend classes wearing hijab.

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The students protested on December 31, 2021, claiming the college was not allowing them to attend classes for the past 15 days.

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The students filed a writ petition in the Karnataka High Court, and also approached the National Human Rights Commission.

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Such cases have been reported in several colleges in Udupi district in coastal Karnataka.

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The Karnataka Government issued an order stating that students have to comply with the uniform prescribed by College Development Committees.

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Today,Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai ordered closure of all high schools and colleges in Karnataka for the next three days

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Pointing out that the Karnataka High Court is looking into the issue, he appealed to all those concerned, especially students, to patiently wait for the court’s verdict.

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