Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt reverses ban on wearing of hijab in schools, PU colleges
- Posted on May 13, 2026
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Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt reverses ban on wearing of hijab in schools, PU colleges
In a welcoming announcement, Karnataka has reinstated the right to wear hijabs in schools and pre-university colleges, amidst a backdrop of public demonstrations and earlier restrictions enforced by the BJP government. The states latest directive permits students to wear religious symbols, including turbans and hijabs, in conjunction with their uniforms.
