Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday objected to an order on hijab issued by the Dagger Parivaar School in north Kashmir Baramulla, which is jointly run by the Indrani Balan Foundation and the Army’s Chinar Corps.
In the order, the school authorities have asked the staff “to avoid hijab during school hours, so that students can feel comfortable and forthcoming to interact with teachers and staff”.
“A trust must be established with the students to make them feel welcome, safe and happy,” the order, issued earlier this month, reads.
