Only the day before the x-class council examination began in Karnataka, Minister of Education B C Nagesh on Sunday said that no student would be allowed to wear a headscarf in the examination hall.
“Following the order of the Karnataka High Court, we have decided that students wear headscarves or other religious clothing will not be permitted in the examination hall. They can come to campus wearing a headscarf but they need to delete it before entering the hall,” said Nagesh, who visited the Gadag District, Bagalkot and Hubballi.
The state minority department has also issued orders stating that the hijab will not be permitted in schools and colleges. The high court order does not apply to private and college schools because the government has submitted its stand in front of the court in connection with this issue.
“According to the Karnataka Education Act and regulations, students must hold on to their uniforms and religious sentiments may not play a role. HC has uphold this rule and so there is no room for the dress code violated,” added Nagesh.
“I spoke with Deputy Director of Public Instruction Gadag, Bagalkot and Hubballi. They told me that the hijab was never a controversial problem and they hoped the exam would be done smoothly. In terms of uniform not yet distributed for a long time, students can wear the choice of clothes They as long as they do not reflect religious sentiments. This also applies to private students, “said Nagesh.
He added that no repetition will be held for students who skip the exam. But students who fail to get a pass can take additional examinations later. He further said that with Covid after disturbing the class, 80 percent of the syllabus was complete and the question had been set from this portion.
The Chairman of the Bukavaraj Bommai Minister, while speaking at Hubballi, said, “Students should not suffer anxiety. All preparations have been made for the smooth behavior of the SSLC exam that is detained for the benefit of students while taking Covid prevention measures.”
Meanwhile, in Davangere, an activist named Jasmine Banu protested that students must be allowed to wear headscarves in the examination room.
According to the Ministry of Education, 8,73,846 students from 15,387 schools throughout Karnataka will appear for the board test starting Monday. This includes 8,20,888 freshers and 46,200 private candidates. A total of 4,52,732 male students and 4,21,110 female candidates have registered for the exam. Section 144 will be charged within 100 meters of the examination hall.