The Hijab row in Karnataka escalated to an extend on Tuesday that the police had to resort to lathi charge and teargas shells to control a violent mob in Davanagere district.
Jai Shri Ram chants by students wearing saffron scarves were retailed to with screams of Allah hu Akbar by Muslim girls donning hijab at a college in Udupi district.Congress, meanwhile, claimed that the Tricolour was replaced by students while hoisting a saffron flag. Here are the top developments in the Karnataka Hijab row.
The Principal of the college declared a holiday till further notice.
The Karnataka High Court, meanwhile, appealed to the students and people to maintain peace and tranquility. After hearing the petitions filed by some students, the matter was posted to Wednesday for further hearing. The petitions sought a declaration from the Court that they have a “fundamental right to practice essential religious practices, including wearing of Hijab as per Islamic faith, on the college premises,” the single bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit said. Asking people to have faith in the Indian Constitution, Justice Dixit observed that only some mischievous people were keeping the issue burning. He also pointed out that agitations, sloganeering and students attacking each other were not good.Reflecting on the issue, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said everyone should follow the dress code in schools and alleged that some politicians and fanatics made it an issue.
