The ban on hijabs in classrooms and campuses in Karnataka is a hate crime and an attempt to impose apartheid on Muslim women, says an open letter endorsed by nearly 2,000 feminists, democratic groups, academicians, lawyers and individuals.
The open letter has sought stern action against individuals and organisations behind the mob attack on a hijab-wearing woman in Mandya. It urged governments across the country to alert police, and the public to deter any attempt to intimidate hijab-wearing women.
