As the Congress high command is wary of the electoral implications of the Karnataka government’s proposal to revoke the hijab ban in classrooms, the Central leaders have apparently suggested to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to go slow on controversial issues till the 2024 general elections.
The debate on the hijab issue gained prominence after Mr. Siddaramaiah announced at a public meeting in Mysuru district last week that his government would lift the ban imposed by the previous BJP government.
Elections to the Lok Sabha are scheduled to be held in April-May. The Congress government’s proposal on revoking the ban order on hijab would dilute the significance of the poll guarantees implemented in the State, it is argued.
