AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called the Karnataka High Court’s decision on the Hijab controversy against the Constitution. He said that the decision violates fundamental rights like freedom of religion, culture, expression and art. This will have a negative impact on Muslim women, they will be targeted. Owaisi said that modernity is not about giving up religious practices. What’s wrong with wearing a hijab?
Owaisi tweeted that I disagree with the decision of the Karnataka High Court on Hijab. It is my right to disagree with the decision and I hope the petitioners will appeal before the Supreme Court. “I also hope that not only the All India Muslim Personal Law Board but organizations of other religious groups will also appeal against this decision,” he said.
Owaisi said, “The Preamble to the Constitution states that the individual has the freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship. If it is my belief that it is necessary to cover my head then I have the right to express it, Which seems right to me. Hijab is also a prayer for a devout Muslim.”
In another tweet, he said, “It’s time to review the essential religious practice test. Everything is necessary for a devotee and nothing is necessary for an atheist. Janeu is necessary for a devout Hindu Brahmin but non-devotee. It cannot happen for a Brahmin. It is absurd that the judges can decide the imperative.”
The AIMIM chief said that other people of the same religion also do not have the right to decide the imperative. It is between man and God. The state should be allowed to interfere with religious rights only if such acts of worship cause harm to others. The headscarf doesn’t harm anyone.
Owaisi in the next tweet said, “The ban on headscarf definitely harms devout Muslim women and their families, as it prevents them from getting education. The excuse being used in the controversy is that uniform will ensure uniformity. How? Will the children not know who is from a rich/poor family? Do caste names not reflect background?”