Decision to wear veil, hijab or jeans is a woman's right: Priyanka Gandhi

BD News 71 Desk Image:Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has spoken out against the ban on Muslim students wearing hijab in class in the Indian state of Karnataka. He tweeted in support of these Muslim students. This information was given in the report of NDTV online on Wednesday. On Twitter, Priyanka Gandhi said that what they wear is their own choice. This right is protected by the constitution. In a tweet, Priyanka Gandhi said, ‘Be it bikini, veil, jeans or hijab; A woman has the right to decide what she wants to wear. This right is guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. Stop harassing women. ' Women's rights are one of the major issues in the Congress campaign for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections starting tomorrow. Women's empowerment. Priyanka Gandhi led the Congress campaign in this election. The Congress has promised that 40 per cent of its candidates will be women. They also say that if elected, they will provide free smartphones and two-wheelers for girls. Recently, the authorities of a government college in Udupi district of Karnataka state issued some rules regarding the uniform of students. It is said that classes cannot be done after hijab. Because, it is discriminatory. According to the authorities, students will be able to wear scarves. However, its color must match the color of the veil. Muslim students protested against this rule. They say that hijab has not caused any problem in education for so long. Not even obstacles. All of a sudden this restriction. The controversy spread to other parts of the state. Somewhere in the state, a section of Hindu students were seen wearing purple sheets and veils against the hijab. There is a quarrel between the students of the two religions somewhere. Karnataka Chief Minister Basbaraj Bommai himself has decided to close all schools and colleges in the state for three days due to the hijab controversy. When an incident of wearing hijab in Karnataka came to light on Tuesday, it gave rise to widespread discussion and criticism across India. The video footage shows a Muslim student wearing a burqa and hijab driving a scooter and entering her educational institution. A group of crazy young people are waving saffron scarves towards him and shouting 'Joy Sriram'. They are coming towards him. The girl retaliated by saying ‘Allahu Akbar’ as she moved away from this dangerous situation. Authorities later removed the girl safely. At the end of the hijab debate, some Muslim students approached the Karnataka High Court. Yesterday was the first hearing of that case. The hearing will continue on Wednesday.