November 14th 2023.
Omar Abdullah, Vice-President of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, expressed his disappointment over the decision of Karnataka government to ban any kind of head covers during recruitment exams in the state. He was addressing a party workers rally at Kunzar area of Gulmarg constituency in Baramulla district, when he said that the Muslims are being targeted with such orders.
The former Chief Minister said it was a matter of disappointment that the Congress had taken the decision, not the BJP. He argued that why should the government interfere in such matters and pass orders through which Muslims were targeted.
"I request Sonia Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi to reconsider the order that has been issued in Karnataka and work on revoking this order," Abdullah told reporters.
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) had earlier banned head covers in exams as part of the efforts to stop malpractices like using Bluetooth devices. The official notice released stated that any garment or cap that covers head, mouth or ears” at the exam hall has been banned from now onwards. The announcement came prior to various board and recruitment exams to be held on November 18 and 19 across the state.
However, the KEA has allowed the wearing of mangalsutras and toe rings to ensure the safety of female students. Despite this, Abdullah has expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision and has urged the Congress party to revise it.
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