Bengaluru, May 15: Former Karnataka Minister P.G.R. Sindhya expressed support on Friday for allowing female students to wear hijabs in educational institutions. He stated that the hijab does not impact education and should be viewed as a matter of personal faith and freedom of expression.
Sindhya, a close associate of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, commented on the ongoing debate regarding hijabs in schools and colleges, asserting that it is not a significant issue for the country, but rather a form of attire like any other clothing.
He remarked, “The hijab is undoubtedly a matter of faith. Just as we wear different types of clothing, the hijab is also a form of dress. There is nothing wrong in choosing to wear it or not.”
Sindhya emphasized that, in his view, wearing a hijab does not affect education. He questioned, “People should have the freedom to wear their preferred clothes. What is wrong if someone chooses to wear a hijab? What does it have to do with the education system?”
He added that if the hijab is part of someone’s faith, they should be allowed to wear it freely.
Meanwhile, Karnataka’s Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar made a sarcastic remark regarding the recent rise in petrol and diesel prices, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “blind followers” are pleased with every decision he makes.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Sudhakar humorously noted that the increase in fuel prices is also a “happy matter,” as PM Modi’s supporters endorse every decision.
He said, “When people were told not to buy gold, they supported it. When told not to drive vehicles, they agreed to stop traveling. Whatever PM Modi says, his supporters believe it.”
Sudhakar claimed that Modi’s supporters argue that he is providing benevolent governance, which is why they remain happy despite rising petrol and diesel prices.
It is noteworthy that the Karnataka government recently issued new guidelines, revoking the school-college uniform order from February 5, 2022. Under these new directives, students are permitted to wear “limited traditional and faith-based symbols” along with the designated uniform. This decision has sparked a new controversy in the state.
Additionally, the Karnataka unit of the BJP accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of showing intolerance towards Hindu traditions and religious symbols by not allowing the wearing of saffron shawls and religious attire.
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