Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai blamed ‘outside forces’ for creating confusion in schools and colleges over the hijab controversy in Karnataka. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, the Chief Minister said everyone has to follow the High Court’s interim order on wearing uniforms in schools and colleges. But “there are outsiders getting involved. That is why there is so much confusion,” he said. However, he did not name who the ‘outsiders’ were.
Replying to a question, Mr. Bommai said he would get detailed information on incidents where FIRs have been registered against students and on the incident related to denial of entry to a male student wearing tilak on the forehead.
“If outside forces do not interfere, then the management of educational institutions, principals, teachers, guardians, and students will resolve issues peacefully. Earlier too, several cases were resolved locally,” Mr. Bommai said.
