Karnataka schools ban saffron shawls CM Siddaramaiah says while other faith symbols allowed

Saffron shawls barred, but several religious items remain

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that saffron shawls will not be permitted in schools, covering education up to Class 12. He said existing religious practices such as hijab, turbans, rudraksha beads, and sacred threads can continue. Siddaramaiah also weighed in on the NEET controversy, adding to the political debate around campus regulation of religious symbols.