Ahmedabad: a day later Karnataka The High Court ruled that wearing the hijab was not a necessary religious practice of Islam, Gujarat Education Department issued circular to all educationists Institute’s In the state, asked them to ‘be alert and vigilant’ about the hijab controversy and ensure that law and order is not disturbed.
The circular issued on Wednesday said, “Be vigilant about hijab controversy so that no untoward incident takes place and law and order situation is maintained.” In this, the Commissioner of Schools, Higher Education, Director of Technical Education, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Director of Technical Education, Director of Elementary Education and others have been identified. Gujarat Secondary and Board of Higher Secondary Education (GSHSEB).
Karnataka High Court ruled on Tuesday that wearing the hijab is not a required religious practice of Islam. It upheld the Karnataka government’s order on uniforms in educational institutions, dismissing a batch of petitions that said not allowing wearing of headscarfs in the classroom was a violation of fundamental rights. The rule of removing the hijab has become a focus of religious tension in the southern state and has spread to other parts of the country.
It needs to be mentioned that the same circular was issued to the schools and colleges of the state earlier on March 9 and February 18. This refers to the February 10 circular of the Union Home Ministry which states that “the hijab controversy in Karnataka has given rise to violence. affecting law and order and communal situation in some districts of Karnataka.
The circular of the Gujarat State Education Department has come a few days before the GSHSEB class 10, 12 examination to be held from March 28.
The circular issued on Wednesday said, “Be vigilant about hijab controversy so that no untoward incident takes place and law and order situation is maintained.” In this, the Commissioner of Schools, Higher Education, Director of Technical Education, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Director of Technical Education, Director of Elementary Education and others have been identified. Gujarat Secondary and Board of Higher Secondary Education (GSHSEB).
Karnataka High Court ruled on Tuesday that wearing the hijab is not a required religious practice of Islam. It upheld the Karnataka government’s order on uniforms in educational institutions, dismissing a batch of petitions that said not allowing wearing of headscarfs in the classroom was a violation of fundamental rights. The rule of removing the hijab has become a focus of religious tension in the southern state and has spread to other parts of the country.
It needs to be mentioned that the same circular was issued to the schools and colleges of the state earlier on March 9 and February 18. This refers to the February 10 circular of the Union Home Ministry which states that “the hijab controversy in Karnataka has given rise to violence. affecting law and order and communal situation in some districts of Karnataka.
The circular of the Gujarat State Education Department has come a few days before the GSHSEB class 10, 12 examination to be held from March 28.