<p>While the row over wearing 'hijab' (head-scarf) at a government pre-university college in Udupi continues with a student moving court on the issue, another similar controversy erupted at a college at Kundapur.</p>.<p>Apparently, a few girl students attended the college wearing the 'hijab' at Kundapur. This prompted 100 boys to wear saffron shawls. This happened on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Realising the gravity of the situation, Kundapur MLA Halady Srinivas Shetty held a meeting with the college authorities and the students. The meeting failed to arrive at a consensus as the parents insisted that their children have the right to wear hijab. The authorities made it clear that students should stick to a uniform rule.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>While the row over wearing 'hijab' (head-scarf) at a government pre-university college in Udupi continues with a student moving court on the issue, another similar controversy erupted at a college at Kundapur.</p>.<p>Apparently, a few girl students attended the college wearing the 'hijab' at Kundapur. This prompted 100 boys to wear saffron shawls. This happened on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Realising the gravity of the situation, Kundapur MLA Halady Srinivas Shetty held a meeting with the college authorities and the students. The meeting failed to arrive at a consensus as the parents insisted that their children have the right to wear hijab. The authorities made it clear that students should stick to a uniform rule.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>