Hijab Row Updates: Hijab not essential religious practice of Islam, Karnataka tells High Court
As the row over the hijab ban intensified, Muslim girl students took out a protest rally in Shivamogga on Friday and demanded justice. Meanwhile, the state government has silently set out to collect data of students belonging to the minority community from both private and government educational institutions, especially those enrolled in 1st to 10th standard. The Karnataka Hugh Court adjourned the hearing in the case till February 21.