Now Pakistan has also expressed its concerns on the ongoing hijab controversy in India. Pakistan says that under the guise of hijab, minorities are being suppressed in India and efforts are being made to block their voice. which is not appropriate. The court’s decision is also against human rights.” Even before this, Pakistan has been expressing its opinion on all the issues going on in India. Be it the farmers’ movement or the issue of BJP’s victory in the assembly elections.
Pakistan on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the Karnataka High Court’s decision banning the wearing of hijab in educational institutions, claiming it has failed to uphold the principle of freedom of religious rituals. Said that the decision violates human rights. The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed the petitions of a section of Muslim girl students of the ‘Government Pre-University Girls College’ in Udupi seeking permission to wear the hijab in class and held that wearing the hijab was an essential religious practice in Islam. is not part.
A three-judge full bench observed that the school uniform rule is a reasonable restriction and is constitutionally permissible, on which the girl students cannot raise objections. The petitioner students termed today’s order as ‘unconstitutional’ and said that their legal battle would continue. “This decision clearly fails to uphold the principle of freedom of religious rituals and violates human rights,” Pakistan’s foreign ministry said in a statement.
“The verdict marks yet another fall in the continuing anti-Muslim campaign as the garb of secularism is being used to target Muslims under this campaign,” it said, claiming that India would lose its secular identity. which is dangerous for its minorities. Pakistan appealed to the Indian government to ensure the protection of minorities, especially Muslims, and their right to practice their religion.
Hijab issue is now sub judice in the Supreme Court. Both the parties are waiting for the final decision of the court on this. The controversy regarding hijab is increasing instead of decreasing.