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Hijab row: Don’t deny Muslim girls the right to education, says Siddaramaiah

A file photo of Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Siddaramaiah (Source: PTI)

Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah said that denying entry to colleges to Muslims girls for wearing hijab is a violation of the fundamental right to education under the Constitution. He pointed out that the Karnataka Government’s circular has not made wearing uniform compulsory in government pre-university colleges.

The former Chief Minister defended Muslims girls attending classes wearing hijab, saying, “They have been wearing it from the beginning. It’s a fundamental right.”

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