Updated On: 20 October, 2010 08:48 AM IST | | Nuzhat Aziz
We will ban the burqa. Readily. And when we do it we will also list out a number of villages, towns and smaller states where women cover their heads and faces (ghunghat) because they are being respectful in front of their elders
We will ban the burqa. Readily. And when we do it we will also list out a number of villages, towns and smaller states where women cover their heads and faces (ghunghat) because they are being respectful in front of their elders. Because in doing so, they are being traditional and adhering to their customs.
However, since we cannot see their faces, there is a possibility that someone is hiding behind the veil or could be involved in anti-social activities. Fair enough?
It is unconstitutional for political parties to stop or ban certain customary ideals that a community follows
So what is the problem if a section of Muslims decide to cover their faces or heads and wear a burqa and hijab?
And here I want to clarify myself. I do not believe in the custom of covering myself in a burqa.
I strongly feel that if a woman has to keep herself covered to stop men from lusting at her, then men should also be asked to cover themselves so that they cannot see the women.
However, this does not give the right to any political party to stop certain customary ideals that a community follows.
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