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Revision as of 04:11, 9 February 2022 by Ainty Painty (talk | contribs) (opening)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Karnataka hijab controversy erupted when Muslim students wearing hijab in a college were denied admission to classes. Later on 5 February 2022 the Karnataka government issued an order banning the wearing of hijab in colleges. Two petitions have also been filed in the High Court after Muslim girls were barred from wearing hijab in some colleges in Karnataka.
On 8 February 2022, in the Indian state of Karnataka, the controversy over the wearing of hijab by Muslim students intensified, after which the state government announced the closure of high schools and colleges for the next three days.
Background
In late December 2021 and early January 2022, there has been a dispute between the students and the administration regarding the hijab in many colleges in the state, but in early February 2022, the controversy has intensified.
References
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/hijab-row-maintain-peace-says-karnataka-high-court-as-tempers-flare-101644345793053.html
- "Hijab protests spread, Karnataka govt shuts colleges, high schools for three days". February 9, 2022.
- "Karnataka colleges shut for 3 days as hijab row turns violent | India News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Hijab Row Live: Protests Intensify, Spread To Other States, Karnataka High Court Hearing Today". NDTV.com.