No 'hijab' during 10th board exam: Karnataka Minister B C Nagesh

Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh on Sunday said wearing of hijab head scarf would not be allowed during the 10th standard examination of the State board The exam starts from Monday and ends on April 11More than 876 lakh students are appearing for the exam in over 40000 halls in 3440 centres across the StateAfter the High Court order weve not allowed that hijab Weve given clarification that they students with hijab can come into the campus wearing the hijab but they cannot put it on in the classroom The same condition will apply during the exams Nagesh told reporters hereHe said there would not be reexamination for those who skip the examReplying to a query he said lawyers of the Supreme Court have argued for hijab before the Full Bench of the High Court after which the verdict was deliveredThe petitioners had challenged the government notification which banned usage of any cloth that could disturb peace harmony and public order and contended that wearing of hijab was a fundamental right the Minister saidHe added that the petitioners had also questioned the powers given to the college development committee but the High Court dismissed themIt held that those who want to attend college have to abide by the uniform dress code the Minister said He said the rule must be strictly followedAccording to the Karnataka Education Act and the Rules religious sentiments should not be part of the uniform dress rule The same notification the HC has upheld Tomorrow there is no scope of violation of the dress code Nagesh saidHe said arrangements have been made to ensure that the exam takes place smoothlyMeanwhile in Hubballi over 120 km from here Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai appealed to the students to write the exam without fearHe said the Department of Education and the Department of Home have made arrangements for the smooth conduct of the examsKeeping in view the welfare of students and the impact of COVID19 we decided to hold an easy exam Children have to write it and shape their future I appeal to them to write the test freely courageously Bommai saidRegarding former Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs statement on hijab that has enraged seers Bommai said There is no need for such talk after the High Court passed an order Siddaramaiah attending a function organised on Friday by a minority community said Muslim girls were ready to wear uniform but were seeking permission to wear a dupatta shawl on their headThe dupatta is similar to the one worn by Jain women Hindu women and Hindu seers Let them wear What is your problem Siddaramaiah had saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever