BANGALORE: The congress-led Siddarthmaidh government in Karnataka is all set to remove the ban on hijab in the state, sources said today, May 24.
The new formulated government is waiting to settle down and complete the cabinet expansion. The Congress, in particular Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, had vehemently said throughout the campaign for the May 10 Assembly elections that the hijab ban and any laws imposed on a communal basis by the previous BJP government will be abolished once the party gains control in the state.
As per reports, the party is prepared to revoke these laws, notably the Anti-Conversion law passed by the previous BJP administration. A decesion will soon be made about the erection of a 114-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ in Kapalabetta, close to the town of Kanakapura. The size of this Christ statue is said to be the largest in the entire world.
Last year, the Hijab row, which was sparked by six Udupi Pre-University Girl's College students, resulted in a catastrophe for the state. The students who are refusing to come to class without wearing a hijab continue to say that they will hold off until the Supreme Court issues its ruling.
Retaliation killings had broken out throughout the state as a result of the problem taking a communal tone. At the height of the crisis, Al-Qaeda, a global terrorist organisation, had taken notice of it. The BJP, which is currently in power, is accused of using this matter to further its Hindutva agenda, which blatantly polarised society, particularly the student population.
According to sources, the Congress is taking a careful approach to the situation as the party prepares for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. The party is not interested in raising a problem with the BJP.
However, some party leaders believe that action must be taken, much like how the party benefited from calling for a ban on the Bajrang Dal in its manifesto. According to insiders, a decision will shortly be made in this regard.
About Hijab: The hijab is a form of modest clothing worn by many Muslim women. It is commonly understood as a headscarf that covers the hair, neck, and sometimes the shoulders, while leaving the face visible. The purpose of wearing the hijab is to fulfill the religious obligation of modesty as prescribed in Islam. For Muslim women, the hijab represents an important aspect of their faith and serves as a symbol of their identity and commitment to God. It is seen as a means of displaying one's devotion to Islam and maintaining personal dignity by covering one's beauty and maintaining privacy.
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