The state government on Tuesday declared a three-day holiday for all high schools, colleges and universities as the hijab controversy turned into a law and order issue at several places.
Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai announced this in New Delhi and the state department of higher education and primary and secondary education have issued separate orders declaring holiday.
The Chief Minister has appealed to the students, parents, teachers, educational institutions and public to maintain peace and harmony.
I appeal to all the students, teachers and management of schools and colleges as well as people of karnataka to maintain peace and harmony. I have ordered closure of all high schools and colleges for next three days. All concerned are requested to cooperate.
— Basavaraj S Bommai (@BSBommai) February 8, 2022
With this order all schools for grades above 8 (high schools), pre university colleges, degree colleges, universities which includes private and deemed to be will remain closed starting from Wednesday.
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