Karnataka has reinstated students’ right to wear hijabs in schools and pre-university colleges after an earlier restriction under the BJP government. The new directive allows religious symbols like hijabs and turbans alongside official uniforms, following public demonstrations. The move shifts how religious attire will be handled in campuses, reshaping classroom rules for students across the state.
Karnataka has reversed its 2022 hijab ban, issuing new school guidelines that permit limited religious and traditional symbols such as hijab and the sacred thread. The state says these must not modify or replace the official uniform and should not disrupt discipline, safety norms, or identification of students on campus.
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