A school in Palluruthy, Kerala has sparked a fresh hijab controversy after it barred a Muslim girl from entering the campus while wearing a hijab. The decision violated the school’s uniform code and rattled local families and activists.
Education Minister V. Sivankutty addressed the fallout on Saturday, saying the state will open any government school to the student if her parents ask. “If the parents of the girl come to us, we will make arrangements to admit her to any government school,” he noted.
The family has already taken the girl out of St. Rita’s Public School, citing mental harassment by the school’s staff. They filed complaints with Kerala’s Chief Minister and the Education Minister.
Sivankutty had earlier slammed the school’s management for “misleading the government” over the hijab issue. He reiterated that the state will not tolerate any action that threatens a child’s right to education.
Senior Indian Union Muslim League leader P. K. Kunhalikutty called the school’s stance a sign of growing intolerance. “It is wrong for one community to dictate what members of other communities should wear in a school,” he said. “This issue should have been resolved through understanding, not rigid rules.” Kunhalikutty also criticized the school’s press conference, labeling it an example of intolerance. “A hijab is just a small piece of cloth on a child’s head, no different from the veil worn by nuns. Unfortunately, a child’s education was disrupted because of a headscarf,” he added.
The controversy highlights the broader debate over religious symbols in Indian schools, with many arguing that educational institutions should foster inclusivity without imposing strict uniform policies that target specific faiths.
Source: ianslive
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