<p>Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday defended the State government’s decision to withdraw the ban on hijab for students up to class 12, stating that the government had also allowed traditional religious symbols, such as Janivara, turban/peta, Shivadaara and rudrakshi that are already being practised as part of faith and tradition.</p><p>He was speaking to the media near his residence in Mysuru.</p>.Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah unable to meet party high command; likely to visit Delhi next month.<p>When asked if saffron shawl will be allowed, he said it would not be permitted. To a question on whether a saffron turban would be allowed, he said only things that have been traditionally in practice would be allowed. "Nothing new can be introduced," he said.</p>.<p><strong>Cabinet reshuffle</strong></p><p>On the Cabinet reshuffle, he said there is a need for it and added that he would meet AICC leaders in Delhi regarding the matter when invited.</p><p>To a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to cut down the number of vehicles in his convoy, he said it was not a proper long-term measure and appeared to be temporary. “Experts from other countries should be consulted before making a decision,” he said.</p><p>When asked whether Karnataka would adopt a similar practice, he said the government would first examine whether any other states had implemented it.</p><p>Regarding the NEET 'paper leak' issue, he said that while the State was conducting the Common Entrance Test (CET) well, the Central government started conducting NEET for medical course admissions. "They are unable to handle it well and it is affecting the students who had worked so hard."</p><p>The Chief Minister took up Mysuru rounds and inspected major development works taken up in the city.</p>
<p>Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday defended the State government’s decision to withdraw the ban on hijab for students up to class 12, stating that the government had also allowed traditional religious symbols, such as Janivara, turban/peta, Shivadaara and rudrakshi that are already being practised as part of faith and tradition.</p><p>He was speaking to the media near his residence in Mysuru.</p>.Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah unable to meet party high command; likely to visit Delhi next month.<p>When asked if saffron shawl will be allowed, he said it would not be permitted. To a question on whether a saffron turban would be allowed, he said only things that have been traditionally in practice would be allowed. "Nothing new can be introduced," he said.</p>.<p><strong>Cabinet reshuffle</strong></p><p>On the Cabinet reshuffle, he said there is a need for it and added that he would meet AICC leaders in Delhi regarding the matter when invited.</p><p>To a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to cut down the number of vehicles in his convoy, he said it was not a proper long-term measure and appeared to be temporary. “Experts from other countries should be consulted before making a decision,” he said.</p><p>When asked whether Karnataka would adopt a similar practice, he said the government would first examine whether any other states had implemented it.</p><p>Regarding the NEET 'paper leak' issue, he said that while the State was conducting the Common Entrance Test (CET) well, the Central government started conducting NEET for medical course admissions. "They are unable to handle it well and it is affecting the students who had worked so hard."</p><p>The Chief Minister took up Mysuru rounds and inspected major development works taken up in the city.</p>