In the wake of controversy over wearing the hijab by a section of Muslim students in Government PU colleges in Udupi district, the State government has decided to come out with a dress code for government PU colleges shortly.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and officials of the Law and Education Departments, Primary and Secondary Education Minister B.C. Nagesh said Mr. Bommai has suggested to the department to seek the opinion of the Advocate General and inform the Government’s stance in the High Court of Karnataka.