Hubballi: Right-wing activists distributed saffron shawls to college students in Hubballi on Monday, following the state government's decision permitting the wearing of hijab in schools and colleges. The activists visited several schools and colleges across the city and handed out saffron shawls to students.
Distribution at Educational Institutions
At Kanakadasa College in Vidyanagar, saffron shawls were given to around 30 students. Students of Sardar Veerana Gowda Patil Girls' School of Mahila Vidyapeeth also received them. The activists stated that it was condemnable that the government allowed wearing of hijab despite the existence of a uniform code.
Uniform Code Controversy
According to them, the uniform system was introduced to prevent discrimination based on religion and caste among students, but the state government revoked the restriction on hijab. They added that the campaign to distribute saffron shawls has been launched in this context and will continue until the order is withdrawn.
The activists argued that allowing hijab undermines the secular fabric of educational institutions and promotes religious segregation. They emphasized that the uniform code was designed to foster equality and unity among students, and any deviation from it could lead to communal tensions.
This development comes amid ongoing debates over religious symbols in educational settings, with various groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The state government's decision to permit hijab has sparked protests and counter-protests across the region.
