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Karnataka bans clothes that ‘disturb public order, harmony’ in education institutions
Scroll | 06/02/2022 09:01 AM | Click to read full article
In the wake of a raging controversy over wearing hijab, the Karnataka government has ordered a ban on clothes that disturb equality, integrity and public order in schools and colleges.
The state government has invoked 133 (2) of the Karnataka Education Act-1983, which says a uniform style of clothes has to be worn compulsorily. The private school administration can choose a uniform of their choice, the order stated.
