Hijab Row: Karnataka Govt decides to reopen Pre-university, Degree colleges from Feb 16

The Karnataka government on Monday decided to reopen pre-university and degree colleges across the state, that were shut due to hijab row, from February 16.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, which was attended by Home Minister Araga Jnanendra, Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh, Higher Education Minister C N Ashwath Narayan, and senior officials of the government.

“At the meeting, the current



situation in the state was analysed. It was decided to reopen PU and Degree colleges from Wednesday,” Nagesh said.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, he said the colleges will reopen on the basis of the Karnataka High Court’s interim order.

“Wherever (in colleges) there are uniform related rules, it has to be strictly followed. Where a uniform is not there, the dress code will be decided. We will strictly follow the High Court order,” he added.