Hijab

‘Dividing minds on religious lines’: Karnataka BJP chief

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'Dividing minds on religious lines': Karnataka BJP chief

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of the Karnataka state government criticised state BJP chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa for “promoting dividing young minds along religious lines” just hours after the minister declared on Friday that there will be no limitations on the hijab (head scarf) in educational institutions. Taking to X, Vijayendra said, “CM Siddaramaiah’s decision to withdraw the hijab ban … Read more

Rising protests over compulsory hijab in Iran

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Rising protests over compulsory hijab in Iran

Iran has been witnessing intense protests against the dictator of the compulsory wearing of a hijab in public. There have been demonstrations for almost 3 months since the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in the custody of Tehran’s morality police.  Allegedly she was disobeying the country’s strict hijab dress code for women. … Read more