BENGALURU: The hijab row that started as a stray incident and spread to multiple districts in Karnataka has prompted preemptive action from the government. However, the student community in Bengaluru — although concerned about the developments — is yet to witness any upheaval, which among other things is attributed to their diverse priorities.
Sociologists, students and politicians TOI spoke with point to various reasons for the way the state capital has reacted, while also cautioning that the issue might gain traction in the coming weeks.
