Clothes which disturb public law and order should not be worn: Karnataka govt

The hijab controversy has prompted the Karnataka government to issue an order which says that if wearing a cloth disturbs public law and order, then it should not be worn.

The controversy started when a college in Hyderabad stopped girls in hijab from entering the schools. After this incident, girls from the Hindu religion also marched in saffron scarves.

The government order said, “Invoking 133 (2) of the Karnataka Education Act-1983, which says a uniform style of clothes has to be worn compulsorily. The private school administration can choose a uniform of their choice."

It added, “In the event of the administrative committee not selecting a uniform, clothes which disturb equality, integrity and public law and order should not be worn."

The order also said that the education department has noticed that in some educational institutions, the boys and girls have started behaving according to their religion, which hurts equality and unity.

Keeping a close watch on the tense situation, the Chief Minister of the state held a meeting with senior officials of law and education to decide the next course of action. It is believed that the current order banning clothes that disturb public order was decided in today’s meeting. The controversy is also expected to reach the high court for its intervention.