Karnataka Hijab Row Returns: Hindu Groups Warn of Protests

Karnataka Hijab Row Returns: Hindu Groups Warn of Protests

The hijab controversy has resurfaced in Karnataka after the state government allowed students to wear hijab in schools and colleges.

K’taka hijab row: Sri Rama Sene to distribute saffron shawls in schools, colleges from June 1

Davanagere (Karnataka), May 21 (IANS) The hijab versus saffron shawl controversy is likely to intensify in Karnataka, with the Sri Rama Sene on Thursday announcing its plan to distribute saffron… Continue reading K’taka hijab row: Sri Rama Sene to distribute saffron shawls in schools, colleges from June 1 The post K’taka hijab row: Sri Rama Sene to distribute saffron shawls in schools, colleges from June 1 first appeared on Australia India News.

K'taka hijab row: Sri Rama Sene to distribute saffron shawls in schools, colleges from June 1

K’taka hijab row: Sri Rama Sene to distribute saffron shawls in schools, colleges from June 1 Davanagere:  The hijab versus saffron shawl controversy is likely to intensify in Karnataka, with the Sri Rama Sene on Thursday announcing its plan to distribute saffron shawls to students in schools and colleges from June 1 in protest against […] The post K’taka hijab row: Sri Rama Sene to distribute saffron shawls in schools, colleges from June 1 appe…

Hijab-saffron Shawl Row May Escalate in Karnataka as VHP Wades into Controversy

BENGALURU — The hijab versus saffron shawl controversy is likely to intensify in Karnataka, with Hindu organisations, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), opposing the state government’s decision to lift restrictions on hijab and also allow limited religious symbols like turban, kada, tilak, holy ash, Cross and kalawa in educational institutions while ruling out the use of saffron shawls. The authorities are closely monitoring the turn of …