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- Karnataka hijab controversy; Siddaramaiah | Government preparing to lift ban on hijab
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On March 15, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition by some Muslim girl students of Government Pre-University Girls’ College, Udupi, seeking to wear hijab in class – File photo.
CM Siddaramaiah’s government in Karnataka has indicated to remove the Hijab ban in schools and colleges of the state. Cabinet Minister Priyank Kharge has said that his government will review all such laws, which are unconstitutional and violate the rights of an individual. If these laws affect the image of the state then they can be abolished.
He also said that we are very clear on our stand, we will review all the bills, circulars passed by the previous government which are against the economic policies. If they are unconstitutional, they will be struck down if need be. Priyank’s statement came on the news that it has been claimed that the hijab ban in schools and colleges can be removed.
Be it Bajrang Dal or RSS, they will be banned if they become a threat to the law.
On the question of banning Bajrang Dal as per the declarations of the manifesto, Priyank said, “Any organization, religious, political or social, which sows seeds of discontent and hatred in Karnataka will not be tolerated. We will deal with them legally and constitutionally.” . Be it Bajrang Dal, PFI or any other organization. If they are becoming a threat to law and order in Karnataka, we will not hesitate to ban them.”
Congress sources claim- Hijab, anti-cow slaughter and anti-conversion laws will be repealed
Kharge said that at least 18,000 minorities have dropped out of school since the implementation of the Hijab circular. We want to ensure that they come back to the mainstream and continue with their education. Congress insiders have claimed that the party is planning to withdraw the circular on hijab and repeal the anti-cow slaughter and anti-conversion laws brought in by the previous BJP government.
Former CM said – Arbitrarily changing the law is arrogance
Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai described the new Congress government as a reverse gear government. He said- The statements of the previous BJP government arbitrarily changing the laws after coming to power are showing arrogance. Bommai also said that if any injustice is done to the people, we will fight both legally and politically.
Bommai said, “They are going against their guarantee, they are going against our (BJP) pro-people laws. People will soon know the consequences of their actions. Soon after coming to power, if any government Wants to review everything, not only reverse gear, but also retaliate.”
Even the Supreme Court could not form an opinion on Hijab
In the matter of ban on hijab, the two judges of the Supreme Court could not reach a consensus. When the Supreme Court gave its verdict 7 months ago, two judges’ benches had different opinions on the matter. After 10 days of hearing, the court had reserved the verdict.
After the Supreme Court’s decision, Karnataka Education Minister B Nagesh said that the decision of the Karnataka High Court will remain in force for the time being. Therefore, the ban on hijab in schools and colleges will continue. Read full news…
The decision of the Karnataka High Court was challenged
26 petitions were filed in the Supreme Court against the Karnataka High Court’s decision on the Hijab controversy. The petitioner said that the High Court gave its verdict on Hijab Ban without looking at religious and personal freedom. On March 15, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a plea by some Muslim girl students of the Government Pre-University Girls’ College in Udupi to wear the hijab in class.
The court, while upholding its earlier order, said that wearing hijab is not a part of the essential practice of Islam. It does not need to be protected under Article 25 of the Constitution.