As protests for and against the 'hijab' intensified in different parts of Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai declared a holiday to high schools and colleges in the state for the next three days. Bommai has also appealed for peace.

"I appeal to all the students, teachers and management of schools and colleges as well as people of Karnataka to maintain peace and harmony. I have ordered closure of all high schools and colleges for next three days. All concerned are requested to cooperate," Bommai said in a tweet.