Sri Ram Sene stages protest against hijab in educational institutions
Sri Ram Sene protested against a government circular allowing hijabs in schools, claiming it undermines equality. The group argued that the decision violates a previous High Court ruling that deemed the hijab non-essential in educational settings. They threatened further agitation if the circular is not rescinded, asserting that it disrupts school discipline and unity among students.
- ▪Sri Ram Sene protested outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Kalaburagi against a government circular on hijabs.
- ▪The group claims the Congress government's decision is politically motivated and violates a High Court ruling.
- ▪Protesters argue that allowing religious symbols in schools undermines equality and unity among students.
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Members of Sri Ram Sene staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Kalaburagi recently against the State government’s recent circular allowing students to wear religious symbols, including the hijab, along with school uniforms.Sene district president Laxmikanth Swadi termed the Congress government’s move as politically motivated and aimed at appeasing particular communities for vote-bank politics.In a memorandum submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah through the Deputy Commissioner, the Sene members argued that the High Court of Karnataka upheld in 2022 restrictions on the hijab in educational institutions observing that it is not an essential religious practice.The protesters said that the Congress government’s latest order violates the spirit of the court ruling and…
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