Karnataka govt allows Hijab in educational institutions

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind on Thursday welcomed the Karnataka government?s decision allowing students to wear the hijab in educational institutions, describing it as a positive step towards safeguarding religious freedom and educational rights.

In a statement issued here, Mohammed Saad Belgami, Ameer-e-Halqa of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Karnataka, said the decision would help Muslim girl students continue their education without fear, uncertainty or unnecessary obstacles.

He claimed that the hijab issue had affected the educational environment of several students and caused anxiety among



students and their families over the past few years. 

?Educational institutions should be safe spaces where students can pursue their education with dignity, confidence and a sense of security,? Belgami said in the statement.

He said the withdrawal of the February 5, 2022, government order reflected respect for the constitutional guarantees of religious freedom, educational rights and other safeguards enshrined in the Constitution of India. Belgami further stated that recognising the hijab alongside other religious symbols was in keeping with India?s pluralistic and inclusive traditions.